Level of study
BAC +4
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
A general approach to the coordination chemistry of the f-elements will be developed through the notions of atomistics, oxidation state and coordination polyhedron in order to highlight the specific characteristics of the f-elements. Direct comparisons will be made with the coordination chemistry of the transition elements and applications to nuclear chemistry will be discussed.
Hourly volumes* :
CM : 12h
TD : 8h
Objectives
The objective of this teaching unit is to introduce students to the coordination chemistry of the lanthanide and actinide elements as well as to the specificity of the f-orbitals by making comparisons with the d-elements.
Necessary pre-requisites
Notions of coordination chemistry and atomistics.
Solution chemistry applied to actinides
Knowledge control
Continuous control
Syllabus
General approach to the specificity of f elements:
- Electronic configuration, atomistics, qualitative approach of relativistic effects
- Ionic rays, properties of elements
- Orbitals f (symmetry and location) :
- Comparison with the d
- Case of the uranyl ion
- Spectroscopic approach (bases)
- Degrees of oxidation :
- Differences between lanthanides and actinides
- Coordination polyhedra, comparison with the elements of
- Application to nuclear chemistry. HSAB approach
The teaching will take place in the form of lectures, tutorials and work on publications.
Additional information
Administrative contact(s): Secretariat Master Chemistry