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60612 - Structural Chemistry : Geological Solids and Man-Made Materials
Semester: Spring
The course will cover many facets of structural chemistry including descriptive solid-state chemistry, crystal chemistry of natural solids, synthesis and characterization of solids, etc. We will use contemporary and relevant examples such as the chemistry of actinides and lanthanides and their environmental implication in order to develop understanding of the important relationships between structures and properties. Special attention will be paid to structural characterization by single-crystal diffraction, especially using X-ray and synchrotron radiation. This part of the course will include hands-on practical training using the available three single-crystal diffractometers at the Department of Chemistry.
