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  • PREFACE

    COURSE

  • Course Objectives

    Main Objectives of the Course

    1. Introduce students to the fundamental principles of physico-chemical analysis techniques used to separate, identify, and quantify chemical species.
    2. Develop the ability to apply different separation methods (filtration, extraction, distillation, chromatography, etc.) to practical laboratory problems.
    3. Strengthen theoretical understanding and analytical skills by connecting experimental methods with their underlying physical and chemical principles.
    4. Prepare students for advanced studies and laboratory practice by fostering autonomy, accuracy, and critical thinking in chemical analysis

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      §  Faculty: Matter and Computer Sciences Faculty

      §  Target Audience: L2 Chemistry

      §  Course Title: Physico-Chemical Analysis Techniques I

      §  Semester: 03

      §  Teaching Unit: Discovery Unit – UD3

      §  Credits: 2

      §  Coefficient: 02

      §  Duration: 15 weeks

      §  Classroom: S9

      §  Instructor: KHERROUBI SEDDIK

      §  Evaluation: Continuous assessment: 33% – Final exam: 67%

      §  Contact: k.seddik@univ-dbkm.dz

    • Entrance test: Quiz

      YOU MUST GET MORE THAN 50% OF THE POINTS TO ACCEPT THIS COURSE

  • Introduction

    INTRODCTION

  • Meeting with your instructor

    Meeting

    • “Audiovisual meeting room: Google Meet Google Meet™ for Moodle

      This first meeting with the instructor will be held online via Google Meet. The session will introduce the course, explain its objectives, and provide guidance on organization and evaluation. Attendance is strongly recommended to ensure a smooth start to the semester.”

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    Course content

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      Course Content

      CHAPTER I: General Overview of Separation Methods

      ·         Definition and importance of separation in chemistry.

      ·         Separation of components from heterogeneous mixtures.

      o    Solid–liquid mixtures: filtration, decantation, centrifugation.

      o    Liquid–liquid systems: separation of immiscible liquids (separating funnel, decantation).

      ·         Treatment of homogeneous phases (physical and chemical techniques).

      CHAPTER II: Separation by Phase Manipulation

      ·         Separation from liquid solutions.

      ·         Precipitation and elimination techniques.

      ·         Salting-out method: principle, mechanism, and applications.

      CHAPTER III: Extraction by Chemical Reactions

      ·         Principles of separation based on chemical transformations.

      ·         Examples: selective precipitation, ion exchange, complexation.

      ·         Advantages and limitations.

      CHAPTER IV: Extraction with an Immiscible Solvent

      ·         General principles of liquid–liquid extraction.

      ·         Partition law and Nernst distribution law.

      ·         Partition coefficient and distribution ratio.

      ·         Expression of extraction yield.

      ·         Simple extraction: definition, quantitative study, and practical implementation.

      ·         Multiple extractions and optimization strategies.

      CHAPTER V: Separation by Change of State

      ·         General reminders on phase changes.

      ·         Sublimation: principle and applications.

      ·         Distillation techniques:

      o    Simple distillation.

      o    Fractional distillation (rectification).

      o    Distillation of immiscible liquids (azeotropic and steam distillation).

      CHAPTER VI: Chromatographic Methods

      ·         General principles and classification of chromatographic techniques.

      ·         Schematic representation and interpretation of a chromatogram.

      ·         Theoretical approaches:

      o    Plate theory.

      o    Peak shape and symmetry.

      o    Adsorption and partition phenomena.

      ·         Kinetic theory of chromatography: H.E.T.P and Van Deemter equation.

      ·         Practical applications:

      o    Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC).

      o    High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).

      o    Gas–Liquid Chromatography (GLC).

      CHAPTER VII: Osmosis & Dialysis

      ·         Osmosis: definition, principles, and applications in separation.

      ·         Dialysis: principle, mechanisms, and uses in analytical chemistry and biochemistry.

  • CHAPTER I : General Overview of Separation Methods

    This chapter introduces the basic principles of separating mixtures, focusing on mechanical and physical methods such as filtration, centrifugation, and liquid-liquid separation.

    CHAPTER I

  • CHAPTER II : Separation by Phase Separation

    Students learn how to induce phase separation in solutions using techniques like elimination and salting-out to isolate desired compounds.

    CHAPTER II

  • CHAPTER III : Extraction by Chemical Means

    This section covers chemical reactions used to selectively extract certain components from mixtures, based on reactivity

    CHAPTER III

  • CHAPTER IV :Extraction with an Immiscible Solvent

    Focuses on solvent extraction principles, explaining partitioning, distribution coefficients, and practical applications in quantitative extraction processes

    chapter IV

  • CHAPTER V : Separation by Change of State

    This chapter explores methods that rely on changes of physical state, such as sublimation and distillation, to separate mixtures with different volatilities

    CHAPTER v

  • CHAPTER VI : Chromatographic Methods

    Students study chromatographic techniques, including their theoretical foundations and practical implementations, with emphasis on separation efficiency and applications in analytical chemistry

    Chapter VI

  • CHPATER VII :Osmosis & Dialysis

    This final chapter introduces membrane-based separation techniques, highlighting the principles of osmosis and dialysis for purifying or concentrating solutions

    chapter VII

  • References

    References