Coordination chemistry of f

A general approach to the coordination chemistry of f-elements will be developed through the concepts of atomistics, oxidation state and coordination polyhedra, with the aim of highlighting the specific characteristics of f-elements. Direct comparisons will be made with the coordination chemistry of transition elements, and applications to nuclear chemistry will be discussed.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM: 12h

            TD : 8h

The aim of this teaching unit is to introduce students to the coordination chemistry of lanthanide and actinide elements, and to the specificity of f orbitals by drawing comparisons with d elements.

Notions of coordination chemistry and atomistics.

Solution chemistry applied to actinides

Full continuous assessment

General approach to the specificity of f :

- Electronic configuration, atomistics, qualitative approach to relativistic effects

- Ion rays, elemental properties

• f orbitals (symmetry and localization) :

- Comparison with d

- The case of the uranyl ion

- Spectroscopic approach (bases)

• Oxidation degrees :

- Differences between lanthanides and actinides

- Coordination polyhedra, comparison with d-elements

• Application to nuclear chemistry. HSAB approach

Teaching will take the form of lectures, tutorials and work on publications.

Administrative contact(s): Master of Chemistry secretariat

master-chimie @ umontpellier.fr (master-chimie @ umontpellier.fr)