Quantitative Inorganic Analysis (Practical)

Course Code2870Marks: 100Credits: 4Class Hours: 60Course Title:Quantitative Inorganic Analysis (Practical)Exam Duration: 4 Hours1.Data Collection and Processing: Introduction to analytical balance, volumetric glasswares, reagents and standard solutions, calibration of weights and glasswares, uncertainty in measurements, accuracy and precision, standard deviation, systematic error, random error, rounding off, significant figures, primary and secondary standard substances.2.Volumetric Analysis: The principle of volumetric analysis, preparation of standard solutions, classifications of methods of volumetric analysis,(i)Neutralization Method: Standardization of sodium hydroxide solution using oxalic acid solution as a primary standard titrant, standardization of hydrochloric acid using standard sodium hydroxide solution, determination of acetic acid content in vinegar, determination of carbonate in washing soda.(ii)Oxidation-Reduction Met hod: Standardization potassium permanganate using standard oxalic acid solution, determination of Fe(II) using standard permanganate solution, determination of Fe(II) using potassium dichromate solution as primary standard titrant, determination of Fe(II) and Fe(III) in a Fe(II)-Fe(III) mixture.(iii)Iodometric Method: Standardization of sodium thiosulphate solution using dichromate solution, iodometric determination of copper(II), iodometric determination of Fe(III) using Cu2I2 as catalyst, iodimetric determination of sulfite.(iv)Precipitation Method: Preparation of standard silver nitrate solution, standardization of ammonium or potassium thiocyanate solution, determination of chloride by Volhard's method.(v)Complexometric Met hod: Preparation of standard EDTA solution, complexometric determination of copper using Fast sulphon Black as indicator, zinc using Eriochrome Black T as indicator, nickel using murexide as indicator, determination of hardness of water.
3.Gravimetric Analysis: Determination of calcium as oxalate, aluminium as 8-hydroxyquinolate, sulfate as barium sulfate.4.Analysis of Mixtures: Separation and quantitative determination of copper (II) and nickel (II), copper (II) and zinc (II) fromthe respective binary admixtures using suitable methods.Books Recommended:1.A Textbook of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, A. I. Vogel, 3rd/4th edition, ELBS/Longman.2.Elementary Quantitative Analysis –Theory and Practice, W. J. Blaedel and V. W. Meloche, Harper & Row.3.Quantitative Chemical Analysis, R. B. Fischer and D. G. Peters, W. B. Saunders Co.4.Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, D. A. Skoog, D. M. West, F. J. Holler, and S. R. Crouch, Thomson Asia Pvt. Ltd.5.Analytical Chemistry, G. D. Christian, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.