Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

• X-ray crystallography

  The course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of X-ray crystallography. At the end of the course the student should be able to describe and explain the theoretical background to obtaining a diffraction pattern and obtaining a structure from this. The student should also be able to interpret and assess structures obtained by X-ray diffraction, in particular being able to avoid over- and mis-interpretation. This will be assessed by an examination and an assignment involving the solution and refinement of an easily solved structure. At the end of the paper a successful student should have the basis to be able to undergo further training in crystallography, but won't have sufficient training to be able to perform crystal structure determinations alone .

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• Solid State NMR Spectroscopy

  Discuss Aspects of Solid State NMR Spectroscopy

  The aim of the set of four lectures on Solid State NMR is to introduce this technique and to distinguish it from the more prevalent technique of NMR as applied to liquids. The course will cover sample preparation and acquisition and the special techniques required such as magic angle spinning (MAS) to simplify spectra acquired. Cross polarisation, as opposed to direct polarisation, will also be covered and the way that spectra can be interpreted in terms of the type of solid being analyzed and its temporal/spatial disorder.
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• Electrospray mass spectrometry

  Produce a spectrum of an assigned compound, with appropriate consideration and implementation of correct choice of ion mode, method, solvent, sample preparation technique, ionisation aids, and ionisation conditions.

  Interpret ESI mass spectra, with a focus on inorganic compounds, with a focus on m/z and isotope pattern matching.

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