KJM5100 – Synthesis of Inorganic Materials

Course content

This course provides an introduction to the synthesis of inorganic and hybrid materials using a variety of techniques, both traditional inorganic methods and the use of organometallic precursors. The methods reviewed are: ceramic synthesis, use of precursors, flux growth, combustion methods, hydrothermal method, chemical gas transport, CVD, sol-gel precursor methods, intercalation, and mild methods. It will be taught how the methods shape the final product, ranging from amorphous materials to large single crystals, and special forms of nanomaterials, porous materials, and thin films. This course is suitable for students who have tasks where synthesis of inorganic materials is required.

Learning outcome

After completing the course, you:

  • are familiar with a variety of different methods for synthesizing inorganic materials
  • are able to evaluate the synthesis methods against each other and also assess what form the final products will be
  • should be able to assess appropriate methods for the synthesis of metastable materials
  • have practical skills with several techniques for synthesis of inorganic materials
  • are able to plan and implement laboratory setup for the synthesis of inorganic materials

Admission to the course

Students admitted at UiO must apply for courses in Studentweb. Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

Nordic citizens and applicants residing in the Nordic countries may apply to take this course as a single course student.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

KJM1101 – Generell kjemi and KJM1121 – Inorganic Chemistry.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

The course duration is one semester. The teaching includes:

  • 32 hours of lectures
  • 16 hours of seminars, and
  • 60 hours of a mandatory laboratory course.

The laboratory course must be approved before you can take the final exam.

It is mandatory to attend the first lecture (including students on the waiting list). If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must notify the Department of Chemistry before the start of the lecture, otherwise your course registration will be cancelled.

Attendance at the laboratory course is mandatory. If you are prevented from meeting, you have to show documentation that you were legally absent (medical note from a doctor or similar).

As the teaching involves laboratory and/or field work, you should consider taking out a separate travel and personal risk insurance. Read about your insurance cover as a student.

Within August 10th/January 10th, international students must inform the student administration at the Department of Chemistry if English teaching is requested.

Examination

  • Final oral exam which counts 100 % towards the final grade.

The laboratory course must be approved before you can take the final exam.

It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: KJM9100 – Synthesis of Inorganic Materials

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed exam at the beginning of the next semester.

New examinations are offered at the beginning of the next semester for students who do not successfully complete the exam during the previous semester.

We do not offer a re-scheduled exam for students who withdraw during the exam.

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Common Student System) Mar. 19, 2024 7:44:24 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Master
Credits
10
Teaching
Autumn

The course may be cancelled if less than 5 students apply.

Examination
Autumn
Teaching language
Norwegian (English on request)