Solid state and structural chemistry

• Describe basic inorganic structure types in terms of coordination and calculate inter-atomic distances
• Demonstrate the building of crystalline materials in terms of symmetries, periodicity and crystal planes
• Interpret space group symbols in terms of symmetry elements, crystal systems and point groups
• Account for the fundamental X-ray diffraction theory and how it applies to powder diffraction
• Express defects in Kroger-Vink notation and calculate activation energies and conductivity for ionic conductors
• Describe and analyze non-stoichiometry and extended defects in crystalline materials
• Relate chemical and physical properties of crystalline materials to their crystal structures
• Use powder diffraction as a tool for structural characterization
• Use crystallographic databases to collect and structure drawing tools to present crystallographic data
• Critically read a journal article

Symmetry and structure of crystalline materials. Structure types. Defect chemistry. Chemical and physical properties of solids. X-ray crystallography with emphasis on powder diffraction. Experimental work with powder diffraction. Use of crystallographic databases.

26000/26050/26171/26027, General chemistry

Lectures, problem solving and project work (weekly 1 day of up to 4 hours).

Minimum: 10.

Please be aware that this course will only be held if the required minimum number of participants is met. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether the course will be held.