This lab demonstrates the principles learnt in the analytical chemistry course. The lab is divided into 14 sessions that demonstrate chemical analysis using titration and the principles of measurements in science.
Examples of the experiments include the analysis of some drugs according to pharmacopeial methods such as the determination of aluminum and magnesium hydroxides in antacids, determination of iron content in medicines using reduction-oxidation titrations.
Available instruments:
- Titration set ups
- pH meters
- Analytical balances
- Water baths
- Various glassware
Instrumental analysis lab:
This lab is an application of the theoretical materials in the Instrumental Analysis course. Students conduct the analysis of various medicinal substances using compendial methods, such as the analysis of vitamin B12 content, measurement of glucose levels, determination of the acidity constant of weak acids and measurement of pH.
Available instruments (available at the Faculty of Sciences):
- Spectrophotometer
- Polarimeter
- Flame atomic emission
- High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
