Courses Detail Description
The 18-Electron Rule
Counting Electrons.
Why 18 Electrons.
Square Planar Complexes.
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4
The Carbonyl Ligand:
Bonding.
Binary Carbonyl Complexes.
Oxygen-Bonded Carbonyls.
Ligands Similar to CO.
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IR Spectra.
Main Group Parallels with Binary Carbonyl Complexes.
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Other Important Ligands:
Complexes Containing M–C, M=C, and M≡C Bonds.
Hydride and Dihydrogen Complexes.
Phosphines and Related Ligands.
Fullerene Ligands.
Mass Spectra.
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6
Organometallic Reactions I: Reactions That Occur at the Metal:
Ligand Substitution.
Oxidative Addition.
Reductive Elimination.
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7
Organometallic Reactions II: Reactions Involving Modification of Ligands:
Insertion and Deinsertion.
Nucleophilic Addition to the Ligand.
Nucleophilic Abstraction.
Electrophilic Reactions.
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Applications of Organometallic Chemistry to Organic Synthesis:
Enantioselective Functional Group Interconversions.
Carbon–Carbon Bond Formation via Carbonyl and Alkene Insertion.
Carbon–Carbon Bond Formation via Transmetalation Reactions.
Carbon–Carbon Bond Formation through Cyclization Reactions.
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52 Textbook: G. Spessard and G. Miessler, Organometallic Chemistry, 2nd edition, Oxford University
Press, 2015.
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Department Chemical Engineering Major Chemical Laboratories Course Name Inorganic Industries Course Code KCHM 433 Prerequisites Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours
CRH 3 CTH 3
L 3 P 0 T 0
CRH: Credit Hours L: Lecture P: Practical T: Tutorial CTH: Contact Hours
Course description:
The course offers comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of inorganic chemical industries such as cement, glass, metals, ceramic, alkalis, fertilizers and show the different technical applications of these in industries.
Topics:
Manufacture of cement.
Manufacture of glass.
Manufacture of ceramic.
Manufacture of alkalis.
Manufacture of inorganic acids.
Manufacture of iron and steel.
Manufacture of fertilizers.
Experiments: If applicable, it will support the course topics.
References:
1) G.T. Austin, R.N. Norris Shreve, Shreve's Chemical Process Industries, 5th edition, McGraw- Hill Education, 2009.
Details of Theoretical Contents
Contents Hours
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The manufacture of cement:
Portland cement.
The use of Portland cement.
Types of Portland cement.
Manufacturing steps of Portland cement.
Cement composition.
Other types of cements.
6
2
Glass manufacture:
The use of glass
Raw materials
Manufacturing methods
Types of glass
4
3
The manufacture of ceramic:
The use of ceramic.
Raw materials.
Simplified chemistry for the manufacture of ceramic.
White ceramic.
Manufacture of china porcelain.
Manufacture of refractories.
Manufacture of refractory ceramic.
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Manufacture of inorganic acids:
Manufacture of sulfuric acid and its uses.
Manufacture of hydrochloric acid and its uses.
Manufacture of nitric acid and its uses.
5
5
Manufacture of alkalis:
Manufacture of caustic soda.
Manufacture of soda ash. 6
6
Manufacture of iron and steel:
Manufacture of pig iron.
Manufacture of steel in transformers.
Manufacture of steel in furnaces.
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7 Manufacture of fertilizers:
Nitrogen fertilizers.
Phosphorus fertilizers. 6
39 Textbook: G.T. Austin, R.N. Norris Shreve, Shreve's Chemical Process Industries, 5th edition,
McGraw-Hill Education, 2009.
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Department Chemical Engineering Major Chemical Laboratories Course Name Instrumental Analysis Course Code KCHM 442
Prerequisites Credit Hours
CRH 5 CTH 8
L 2 P 6 T 0
CRH: Credit Hours L: Lecture P: Practical T: Tutorial CTH: Contact Hours
Course description:
This course will include the preparations and treatments of samples for analysis, application of advance devices such as UV and Visible, IR, Flame Emission, Atomic Absorption, ICP, Chromatographic Methods on Industrial (GC and HPLC) and Thermal Analysis.
In the laboratory part of this course, various experiments with various advance devices laboratory related to the theoretical part will be carried out.
Topics:
Molecular Spectrometry.
Atomic Spectroscopy.
X-Ray Methods.
Mass Spectrometry.
Analytical Separations.
Gas Chromatography.
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography.
Thermal Analysis.
Experiments:If applicable, it will support the course topics.
References:
1) John Kenkel, Analytical Chemistry for Technicians, 4th edition, Taylor & Francis, 2013.
2) D.A. Skoog, E.J. Holler and S.R. Crouch Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 7th edition, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2018.
Details of Theoretical Contents
Contents Hours
1
Introduction to Spectrochemical Methods:
Introduction.
Characterizing Light.
The Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Absorption and Emission of Light.
Absorbance, Transmittance, and Beers Law.
Effect of Concentration on Spectra.
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2
UV-VIS and IR Molecular Spectrometry:
UV-VIS Instrumentation.
Cuvette Selection and Handling.
Interference, Deviation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting.
Fluorometry.
Introduction to IR Spectrometry.
IR Instrumentation.
Sampling.
Basic IR Spectra Interpretation.
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Quantitative Analysis.
3
Atomic Spectroscopy:
Review and Comparisons.
Brief Summary of Techniques and Instrument Designs.
Flame Atomic Absorption.
Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption.
Inductively Coupled Plasma.
3
4
Other Spectroscopic Methods:
Introduction to X-Ray Methods.
X-Ray Diffraction Spectroscopy.
X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy.
Mass Spectrometry.
5
5 Analytical Separations:
Introduction to Chromatography.
Types of Chromatography.
Chromatography Configurations.
3
6
Gas Chromatography:
Introduction.
Instrument Design.
Sample Injection.
Columns.
Detectors.
Qualitative and Quantitative analysis.
3
7
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography:
Introduction.
Mobile Phase.
Solvent Delivery.
Sample Injection.
Columns Selection.
Detectors.
Qualitative and Quantitative analysis.
3
8
Thermal Analysis:
Introduction.
DTA and DSC.
DSC Instrumentation.
Applications of DSC.
4
26 Textbook: John Kenkel, Analytical Chemistry for Technicians, 4th edition, Taylor & Francis, 2013
Details of Practical Contents
Contents Hours
1 Introduction of Instrumental Analysis Laboratory. 4
2 Lab Safety and Equipment's. 4
3 Colorimetric Analysis of Water Samples for Iron. 4
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4 Determining the Wavelength at which a Beers Law. 4
5 Determination of Nitrate in Drinking Water by UV-Spectrophotometer. 4 6 Quantitative IR Analysis of Isopropyl Alcohol in Toluene. 6 7 The Analysis of Soil Sample for Iron by Atomic Absorption. 8 8 Determination of Sodium in Soft Drinks by Atomic Absorption. 6 9 Determination of Trace Elements in an Alloy Sample by Atomic Absorption. 6 10 The Thin-Layer Chromatography Analysis of Cough Syrups for Dyes. 6
11 A Qualitative Gas Chromatographic Analysis Sample. 6
12 The Gas Chromatographic Determination of a Gasoline Component by Method of
Standard and Internal standard. 6
13 HPLC Determination of Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate in Soft Drinks. 8 14 Designing an Experiment for Determining Caffeine in Coffee and Tea by HPLC. 6 78 Textbook: John Kenkel, Analytical Chemistry for Technicians, 4th edition, Taylor & Francis, 2013
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Department Chemical Engineering Major Chemical Production
Course Name Polymer Science Course Code KCHE 414
Prerequisites Credit Hours
CRH 4 CTH 5
L 4 P 0 T 1
CRH: Credit Hours L: Lecture P: Practical T: Tutorial CTH: Contact Hours
Course description :
Polymer science is considered in present-day an important science in the engineering and chemical fields, due to their economic impact and various applications.
This course provides the trainee with the basic topics of polymer engineering at the rate of two hours per week. The trainee is introduced through this course on the chemistry of polymers and polymer molecules and the mechanism of their reactions, and studies their method of manufacture and their finished products. Also through the study of physical, chemical and mechanical properties, the trainee can compare the different types of polymers and their industrial applications.
Topics:
Introduction to polymer science.
Molecular weight of polymers.
Polymers reactions.
Thermal transition in polymers.
Polymerization.
Polymers properties and their applications.
Experiments: If applicable, it will support the course topics.
References:
1) Ebewele, R., '' Polymer Science and Technology", CRC Press, Florida, 2015.
Details of Theoretical and practical Contents
Contents Hours
1 Introduction to polymers:
Importance of polymers.
Definitions.
Degree of polymerization.
Copolymers.
Types of polymers (thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers).
10
2 Molecular weight of polymers:
Effect of molecular weight.
Calculation of molecular weight average.
Practical measurement of molecular weight.
10
3 Polymerization reactions:
Step-growth reaction.
Chain reaction.
Copolymers reactions and factors affecting them.
Homogeneous and heterogeneous polymerization.
10
4 Thermal transitions in polymers:
Glass transition temperature.
Factors affecting glass transition temperature.
Boiling point.
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34 5 Polymer processing.
Injection molding.
Blow molding.
Rotational molding.
Forming.
12
6 Polymer properties and applications:
Properties of thermoplastic.
Examples and applications.
Thermosets properties.
Examples and applications.
Elastomers properties.
Examples and applications.
12
65 Textbook: Ebewele, R., '' Polymer Science and Technology", CRC Press, Florida, 2015.
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Department Chemical Engineering Major Chemical Laboratories Course Name Radiation and Nuclear
Chemistry Course Code KCHM 434
Prerequisites Credit Hours
CRH 3 CTH 3
L 3 P 0 T 0
CRH: Credit Hours L: Lecture P: Practical T: Tutorial CTH: Contact Hours
Course description:
This course mainly focuses on nuclear and radiochemistry which stressing the fundamentals of nuclear structure, systematic of nuclear decay, the detection and measurement of radiation, radiation protection, environmental and scientific applications. The nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear waste problems.
Topics:
Principle of nuclear chemistry.
The nucleus and isotopes.
Nuclear mass and stability.
Unstable nucleus and radioactive decay.
Absorption of nuclear radiation.
Radiation effects on matter.
Nuclear reactors.
The applications of radioactive tracers.
Experiments: If applicable, it will support the course topics.
References:
1) G.R. Chopoin, J.O. Liljenzin and J. Rydberg, Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry, 4rd edition, Butterworth-Heinemann Press, 2013.
Details of Theoretical Contents
Contents Hours
1
The principle of nuclear chemistry:
Atomic structure.
Radioactive elements.
Radioactive decay.
The discovery of isotopes.
6
2
The nucleus and isotopes:
Atomic masses and atomic weights.
Determination of isotopic masses.
Abundance of isotopes in nature.
Isotope effects in chemical equilibrium.
Isotope effects in chemical kinetics.
Isotope separation processes.
6
3
Nuclear mass and stability:
Patterns of nuclear stability.
Neutron to proton ratio.
Mass defect.
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Binding energy.
Nuclear radius.
4
Unstable Nuclei and Radioactive Decay:
Radioactive decay.
Conservation laws.
Types of radioactive decays.
6
5
Absorption of nuclear radiation:
Absorption curves.
Absorption of protons and heavier ions.
Absorption of electrons.
Absorption of neutrons.
Radiation shielding.
6
6
Radiation effects on matter:
Energy transfer.
Radiation tracks.
Radiation dose.
The effect of radiation on metals.
The effect of radiation on inorganic compounds.
The effect of radiation on water.
The effect of radiation on aqueous solutions.
The effect of radiation on organic compounds.
6
7
Nuclear reactors:
Requirements for nuclear reactors.
Types of nuclear reactors.
Radioactive decay and the nuclear reactor.
8
8
Use of radioactive tracers:
Basic assumptions for tracer use.
Applications of radioactive tracers in analytical chemistry.
Applications of radioactive tracers to general chemistry.
Applications of radioactive tracers to life sciences.
Industrial use of radiotracers.
Environmental applications of radioactive tracers.
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52 Textbook: G.R. Chopoin, J.O. Liljenzin and J. Rydberg, Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry, 4rd
edition, Butterworth-Heinemann Press, 2013
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