G3281 Chemical methods in geology

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2024

The course is not taught in Autumn 2024

Extent and Intensity
1/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavel Pracný, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Pavel Pracný, Ph.D.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Ing. Jana Pechmannová
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
( (!( PROGRAM ( B - GE )|| PROGRAM ( N - GE )|| PROGRAM ( D - GE4 )|| PROGRAM ( D - GE )|| PROGRAM ( C - CV ))) || ( NOW ( G0101 Occupational healt and safety )&& NOW ( C7777 Handling chemical substances )))
Basics of high school chemistry
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course provides undergraduate students with essential knowledge and skills in field and laboratory research of water and other hydrogeological samples. Graduates of the course should have a basic understanding of the parameters monitored, their physicochemical basis, and methods suitable for their monitoring. The course also includes practical instruction to familiarize students with the methods.
Learning outcomes
After the course, the student is able to:
characterize basic hydrochemical parameters of water and methods suitable for their determination;
design a sampling procedure for a given problem;
perform basic analysis on hydrogeological samples.
Syllabus
  • Fundamental terms and concepts
    Chemical fundamentals (substances in water, ions, concentration, amount, activity)
    Working with data (measurement, error, precision and accuracy of results, data)

    Hydrochemistry of water
    Acid-base processes, autoprotolysis of water, the concept of pH, oxidation-reduction processes, hydrogen electrode and chemical cell, expression of ORP by Eh and pe, conductivity, temperature.

    Sampling and sample processing
    Sampling, specific sample types, sampling containers, transport and storage of samples, preservation options, filtration, and other treatments.

    Instrumental methods
    Conceptual diagram of the measuring instrument, calibration (types of calibration curve, data regression).

    Electrochemical instruments
    Glass electrodes, hydrogen electrodes, combined electrodes, principles of operation, practical use in pH and ORP measurements, and use of ion-selective electrodes.

    Spectral methods
    Single-purpose kits, spectrophotometry, optical emission spectrometry and atomic absorption spectrometry.

    Separation methods
    Mass spectrometry and chromatography.

    Radioactive substances and isotope analysis
    Tritium, scintillators, dissolved Rn, isotopic analysis of waters.

Literature
  • GILL, Robin. Chemical fundamentals of geology and evinronmental geoscience. Third edition. Hoboken, NJ, USA: Wiley Blackwell, 2015, xii, 267. ISBN 9780470656655. info
  • KLOUDA, Pavel. Moderní analytické metody. Třetí, upravené vydání. Ostrava: Pavel Klouda - nakladatelství Pavko, 2016, 176 stran. ISBN 9788086369228. info
Teaching methods
lectures, class exercises, homework
Assessment methods
Tests, homeworks, final written test
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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