Chemical Characterization of Materials

Mid-term exam

Rules

o 5 Questions
o Maximum score: 100 points
o Time limit : 65 min (10 points loss / 5 min)
o Student might answer directly on the word file or by handwriting.
o Plagiarism is not allowed
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1. The table below shows the relationship between the absorbance of a compound and its
concentration characterized with UV/Vis Spectroscopy with a pathlength of 1 cm.
a. Calculate the estimated molar absorptivity constant of the compound.
b. Estimate the concentration of “TEST” sample.

Sample Absorbance Solution concentration (M)

Reference 1 0.170 0.200
Reference 2 0.430 0.378
Reference 3 0.820 0.863
TEST 0.600 …

[20 points]
Answer:
2. A research group has been developing a novel polymer by grafting a functional group to the
backbone of the polymer as shown in the scheme below.

To prove the successful modification, they have to characterize the product. However, their
group only has access to the following characterization:

AAS FTIR DMA

AES UV-Vis TMA
XRF DSC TGA
XRD
Besides that, they also have limited budget so they need your help to suggest three
characterization technique from the list which could be used to make a valid argument to
prove the successful reaction. Elaborate your reasons.

[30 points]
Answer:
3. The same group from the previous case has another problem. The reaction to synthesize
grafted polymer used a Nickel-based catalyst. To obtain high quality product, they have to
remove the catalyst as much as possible. Please suggest a technique from the previous list to
confirm the nickel amount in the polymer sample.

[15 points]
Answer:
4. Which compound is the FTIR data below belong to? Explain. You can use the reference in the
next page.
O O

HO NH2 N
H

(A) (B) (C)

[25 points]
Answer:
5. Which characterization technique is preferable to estimate the water content amount in
polymer sample? DSC or TGA. Explain.

[20 points]
Answer: