An effective and advanced analytical laboratory has the potential to inspire and energize teams of chemists and technicians, enabling them to achieve exceptional results. It is crucial for laboratory staff to acquire the skills necessary to foster success within their lab environment. This course is specifically designed to provide an introduction to analytical chemistry and its practical application in the laboratory setting. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of analytical chemistry, learn how to adhere to quality standards, perform health and safety risk assessments, develop technical methods within the lab, and evaluate laboratory results. The course aims

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the participants to:

Understand the basic principle of analytical chemistry
Provide an understanding of the roles of quality standards, how to develop the technical, and methods in the analytical lab, and how to evaluate the lab results.

Who Should Attend?

The course is of interest for all Laboratory staff, Chemists and technicians.

Course Outlines:

Basic chemistry

Introduction
Chemistry Historical and review
Basic Principle and theory
Atoms
Atomic Structure
The proton, electron and neutron
Atomic wight (mass)
Relative Atomic wight (mass)
Light, Photon Energies, and Atomic Spectra
Elements
Periodic table of Elements
Structure of Elements
Chemistry of Elements
Metals, non-metals and semi-metals
Isotopes
Ions
Types of Ions
Valency of Ions
Radicals
Solubility of ionic substances
The periodic table
Chemical Bonding
Ionic Bond
Covalent Bond
Hydrogen Bond
Metallic Bond
Molecules and Compounds
Molecular weight of Compounds
Equivalent weight of Compounds
Mole and the Avogadro constant
Solution
Solution, Mixture, Compound, and Solvent
Standard Solution
Solvent types and properties
pH of Solution
Acid Solution
Base (Alkaline) Solution
Neutral Solution
Indicators for pH
Stability of Acid and Base Solution
Buffer Solution
Acid-Base Chemistry
Salt Solution
Chemical Reactions in Solution
Physical Behavior of Solutions
Matter
Matter and Measurements
Electronic Structure of Matter
States of matter (Gas, Liquid, Solid, Plasma)
Physical Properties of Matter
Units for Expressing Concentration
Percent wight & Percent Volume
Molarity
Molality
Normality

Water Chemistry Analysis

Basic Principle and theory of Analytical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Analysis
Type of Chemical Analysis Methods
Classical Methods
Semi micro–Qualitative Analysis
Gravimetric Analysis
Titrimetric (Volumetric) Analysis
Instrumental Analysis
Spectroscopy Analysis
Chromatography Analysis
Electrochemical Analysis
Choosing the Right Instrument
Source of water
Type of water
Soft water
Hard water
Type of Hardness in water

Standard Solution

Standard Solution
Type of Standard Solution
Primary Standard Solution
Secondary Standard Solution
Preparation, Handling, and Storage of Standard Solution
Molar Solution
Normal Solution
part per million (ppm)

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