Infrared spectroscopy is one of the oldest and most important instrumental methods for identifying unknown substances. In recent years there has been a breakthrough in the instrumentation available for measuring infrared spectra. Using modern computer technology, it is now possible to obtain spectra from samples which were previously difficult or impossible to analyze due to their weak absorbance or limited quantity. The new experimental methods which the FT-IR spectrometer make possible for the first time. This instrument allows use to carry out rate studies for fast reactions and facilitates the conversion of the organic and inorganic chemistry labs to micro scale. The instrument also serves as an example of the power of using computers in data collection and digitized library searching, and provides students with hands-on experience working with the type of instrumentation that they are likely to encounter in their future work. The institution is matching the NSF grant with an equal amount of funds.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8950436
Program Officer
William E. Haver
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1989-05-01
Budget End
1991-10-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
$14,581
Indirect Cost
Name
California State University, East Bay
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Hayward
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94542