VPS1072 - Formulation Chemistry IB

Leader: Dr Ian Larson

Offered

Parkville Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Overview of weights and measures. SI units and errors. Gases. Phase equilibria. Liquids. Rheology and flow of liquids and gases. Semi-solids. Gels. Crystalline solids. Physical properties of selected liquids, semi-solids and solids. Thermodynamics. Heat capacity. Solutions of electrolytes and non-electrolytes. Colligative properties of solutions. Isotonicity and electrolytes. Electrolyte calculations. Ionic equilibria. Buffers. Electrochemistry. Kinetics. Solubility and distribution. Surface properties. Liquid in liquid dispersions. Filtration. Solution formulation. Practical work designed to reinforce the theory and assist in understanding the principles.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours)