CHEM 3401 lab notes
Download and print the following lab experiments. More will be added throughout the semester.
Lab 1. Growing crystals of alum link
Lab 2. Preparation of hexaamminecobalt (III) chloride link
Lab 3. Properties of hexaamminecobalt (III) chloride link
Lab 4. Preparation of pentaaminechlorocobalt (III) chloride link
Lab 5. Preparation of several transition metal compounds link
Lab 6. Stability of transition metal complexes - handout to be provided
NOTE: Data will be provided for the remaining labs which you can use to write the reports
Lab 7. Preparation of a zinc complex link
Lab 8. Analysis of a zinc complex link
Lab 9. Preparation of mixed metal EDTA complex MgCu[EDTA] link
Download and print the following instructions for instrument use and bring to lab:
Using the IR spectrometer link
Using the UV-Vis spectrometer link
Links to notes on the background theory for instrumentation (if you've done the Instrumental Analysis course, you will be familiar with these):
Introduction to UV-Vis Spectroscopy (for lab) link
Introduction to IR Spectroscopy (for lab) link
Lecture notes: lab techniques (IR, UV-Vis, Conductance) link
IR of Nujol (for IR measurements) link