The project involves purchase of a voltamograph, differential scanning calorimeter, and a thermogravimetric analyzer. The equipment will be used to update theexperiments in five courses ranging from sophomore level tosenior level and will be used by students for their senior projects. Electrochemical methods will be used to determine thermodynamic parameters such as equilibrium constants and cell potentials; to quantitatively determine the presence of trace amounts of heavy metals, pharmaceutical, and inorganics; to analyze the effect of ligands on the oxidation/reduction potential of a central metal ion; and to study the kinetics of electrochemical reactions to elucidate reaction mechanisms. Thermal methods will be used to study properties of materials including dehydration characteristics, glass transition temperatures, thermal stabilities, heat capacities, enthalpy changes, melting points, and solid phase transitions.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9350788
Program Officer
Gene G. Wubbels
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1993-05-01
Budget End
1995-10-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
$31,898
Indirect Cost
Name
Gonzaga University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Spokane
State
WA
Country
United States
Zip Code
99258