Coordination chemistry of f-elements

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

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 12 p.m.

            Tutorial: 8 hours

The objective 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.

Concepts of coordination chemistry and atomistics.

Chemistry of solutions applied to actinides

Continuous assessment

General approach to the specificity of f elements:

- Electronic configuration, atomistics, qualitative approach to relativistic effects

- Ion beams, properties of elements

• f orbitals (symmetry and location):

- Comparison with d orbitals

- Case of the uranyl ion

- Spectroscopic approach (basics)

• Degrees of oxidation:

- Differences between lanthanides and actinides

- Coordination polyhedra, comparison with the elements of

• Application to nuclear chemistry. HSAB approach

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

Administrative contact(s): Master's in Chemistry Secretariat

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