79090 - Spectroscopic Methods in Coordination Chemistry

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to provide the necessary tools for the structure elucidation of organometallic and inorganic compounds. At the end of the course the student should have an understanding of solution Multinuclear NMR Spectroscopy and Emission Spectroscopy.

Course contents

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the principles of spectroscopy and symmetry of the molecules.

A. Fundamentals of spectroscopy. Energy levels, transitions, sensitivity issues, timescales.

B. Vibrational spectroscopy: Basics, Symmetry, IR spectroscopy and applications with organometallic compounds.

C. NMR spectroscopy: Case studies dealing with the main classes of coordination and organometallic complexes.

D. UV-vis absorption spectroscopy: the instrument, selection rules, UV-vis spectroscopy of metal complexes

E. Emission spectroscopy: basics, time resolved experiments, application to the main classes of transition metal luminescent complexes.

F- Mass spectrometry: main methods.

G. Design to application of metal complexes: Case studies

Readings/Bibliography

Inorganic Spectroscopic Methods (Oxford Chemistry Primers), Alan K. Brisdon;

Structural Methods in Inorganic Chemistry, Second Edition, E.A.V. Ebsworth, David W. H. Rankin , Stephen Cradock

Teaching methods

Lectures integrated with practical tutorials.

Assessment methods

The exam consists of of an oral colloquium based on the discussion of a research paper that will be assigned to students at the end of semester.

Teaching tools

Blackboard and video projector.

Office hours

See the website of Stefano Stagni