Cristallochimie et chimie inorganique

reminders and developments of atomic and molecular structure, structure and composition of inorganic solids (metallic, semi-metallic, non-metallic). Chemistry of solutions of electrolytes, in aqueous and non-aqueous solution, coordination chemistry, elements of descriptive inorganic chemistry.

Crystalline chemistry:

Geometric Crystallography: Crystalline geometry in 2D and 3D, crystal lattices, symmetry operations, point and space groups, crystal systems, …

Applications in mineralogy: principles of diffraction, the reciprocal lattice, X-ray diffraction (single crystals vs powders), interaction of X-rays with matter, …

Practical Work: Dedicated exercises on crystalline geometry, recognition of elements of symmetry and deduction of point group of a crystal form, stereographic projection, X-ray diffraction, …

For the part of inorganic chemistry : to develop a series of concepts so as to realize the general properties of inorganic compounds. A fraction of the course will be devoted to descriptive aspects of inorganic chemistry

Crystalline chemistry:

• Formulate the fundamental definitions relevant to cristallography
• Explain symmetry operations in 2D and 3D
• Compare cristal lattices in 2D and 3D
• Explain the principles of X-ray diffraction
• Explain the interaction of X-rays and matter
• Practicals : Identify elements of symmetry in 2D and 3D and determine the point group
• Practicals: Examine and interpret an X-ray diffractogram

Required and corequired courses

Courses with short exercices for the inorganic chemistry part

Crystalline chemistry:

Theory : classes are given in-person. Some lectures may be replaced by podcasts / videos. The educational material (slides, syllabus) is accompanied by multiple-choice tests on UV.

Practical sessions: in-person, including a session in a laboratory (if organisational conditions allow). Participation to the practical sessions is mandatory.

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

Huheey, Keiter & Keiter, Principles of Structure and Reactivity (4th Edition), Prentice Hall.

Schrivers & Atkins, Inorganic chemistry, Oxford University Press; 4th edition

Borchardt-Ott, W. (2011). Crystallography – An Introduction, Third edition. Springer-Verlag, 355 pp.

Hammond, C. (2015). The Basics of Crystallography and Diffraction, fourth edition. International Union of Crystallography and Oxford University Press, 519pp.

Klein, C. & Dutrow, B. (2007). The 23rd Edition of the Manual of Mineral Science. John Wiley & Sons, 675 pp.

Course notes

• Syllabus
• Université virtuelle

Contacts

Jon Ustarroz Troyano: Jon.Ustarroz@ulb.be

Crystalline chemistry: 
Karen Fontijn
Karen.Fontijn@ulb.be
02/6502237

Campus

Plaine, Solbosch

Method(s) of evaluation

• written examination
• Oral examination
• Other

written examination

Oral examination

Other

Oral exam for the inorganic chemistry part (ca. 30-40 minutes per exam)

Crystalline Chemistry: written exam if the public health conditions allow an on-site evaluation; if not: oral examination on Teams, without time to prepare. The exam will contain some questions on the theory and on the practicals.

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

The final mark consists of the weighted average of the marks obtained on each part:

• Crystalline chemistry : 1/3 (33%)
• Volet chimie inorganique : 2/3 (67%)

Language(s) of evaluation

• french