Instrumental
Instrumental
It is the process of chemically modifying a compound to produce a new compound that has
properties that are suitable for analysis using a GC.
Objective-• Derivatization in general converts less volatile and thermally labile substances into
compounds that can be analyzed in the gaseous state. • Many compounds do not produce a useable
chromatography or the sample of interest goes undetected. As a result, it may be necessary to
derivatize the compound before GC analysis is done. • Due to an elevated temperature in a gas
chromatograph, the analysis of compounds having free polar groups either suffers from a poor
division (formation of tailing peaks) like, e.g., in the case of free fatty acids, or the analysis completely
fails. • It increases volatility, enhances sensitivity, increases detectability, and stability, and reduces
adsorption of polar samples.
Silylation: The most prevalent method, readily volatilizes the sample Mechanism: This process
produces silyl derivatives which are more volatile, and more thermally stable. Replaces active
hydrogens with TMS (trimethyl silyl groups). It occurs by the nucleophilic substitution attack.
2. Alkylation • Alkylation reduces molecular polarity by replacing active hydrogens with an alkyl
group. These reagents are used to modify compounds with acidic hydrogens, such as carboxylic acids
and phenols. These reagents make esters, ethers, alkyl amines, and alkyl amides. • The main reaction
employed for the preparation of these derivatives is nucleophilic displacement.
3. Acylation • Acylation reduces the polarity of amino, hydroxyl, and thiol groups and adds
functionalities for ECD(Electron Capture Detector). In comparison to silylating reagents, the acylating
reagents target highly polar, multifunctional compounds, such as carbohydrates and amino acids. •
Acylation converts these compounds with active hydrogens into esters, thioesters, and amides. •
They are formed with acyl anhydride, acyl halide, and activated acyl amide reagents. • The
anhydrides and acyl halide reagents form acid by-products, which must be removed before GC
analysis. • Acyl derivatives tend to direct the fragmentation patterns of compounds in MS
applications, and so provide helpful information on the structure of these materials.
4. Chiral derivatization These reagents target one specific functional group and produce individual
diastereomers of each of the enantiomers. There are two ways of separating enantiomers by
chromatography: 1. separation on an optically active stationary phase. 2. preparation of
diastereomeric derivatives that can be separated on a non chiral stationary phase.
Reagents 1. TPC (N-trifluoroacetyl-L-prolyl chloride) Used for optically active amines, most notably
amphetamines 2. MCF ((-) menthylchloroformate) Used for optically active alcohols .
Q2. Evaluate the instrumentation of HPLC
1. Pump: The pump is responsible for delivering the mobile phase (solvent) at a constant flow
rate through the system. It is essential for maintaining the pressure required for efficient
separation.
2. Injector: The injector is used to introduce the sample into the mobile phase stream. It
typically consists of a sample loop and a valve to control the injection process.
3. Column: The column is where the separation of components occurs. It is packed with a
stationary phase that interacts with the mobile phase to separate the components based on
their different affinities.
4. Detector: The detector monitors the eluent leaving the column and provides a signal that is
used to identify and quantify the separated components. Common detectors include UV-Vis,
fluorescence, and refractive index detectors.
5. Autosampler: An autosampler is an optional component that automates the injection of
samples, increasing the throughput and reproducibility of the analysis.
6. Oven/Heater: Some HPLC systems include an oven or a heater to control the temperature of
the column, which can be important for certain types of separations.
7. Data System: The data system includes the software and hardware required to collect,
process, and analyze the data generated by the detector. It often includes integration
capabilities for quantification.
These components work together to achieve high-resolution separations and accurate quantification
of analytes in complex mixtures. HPLC instrumentation has evolved over the years, with modern
systems offering advanced features such as gradient elution, temperature control, and automation
for improved performance and efficiency.
Q3. Evaluate the instrumentation of Gas chromatography
1. Carrier gas – main purpose of the gas in GC is to move the solutes along the column, mobile
phase is often referred to as carrier gas. Common carrier gas: include He, Ar, H2 , N.
2. Mobile Phase: GC separates solutes based on their different interactions with the mobile and
stationary phases. - solute’s retention is determined mostly by its vapor pressure and
volatility - solute’s retention is controlled by its interaction with the stationary phase - The
gas mobile phase has a much lower density‚ increased chance that solid or liquid stationary
phase interacts with solute.
3. Stationary phase in GC is the main factor determining the selectivity and retention of solutes.
There are three types of stationary phases used in GC:
1 Solid adsorbents
2Liquids coated on solid supports
3Bonded-phase supports
1.) Gas-solid chromatography (GSC) - common adsorbents include: alumina, molecular
sieves (crystalline aluminosilicates [zeolites] and clay), silica, active carbon
1. Gas-liquid chromatography (GLC) - stationary phase is some liquid coated on a solid support -
over 400 liquid stationary phases available for GLC ‚ many stationary phases are very similar in
terms of their retention properties - material range from polymers (polysiloxanes, polyesters,
polyethylene glycols) to fluorocarbons, molten salts and liquid crystals
2. 3.) Bonded-Phase Gas chromatography - covalently attach stationary phase to the solid
support material - avoids column bleeding in GLC - bonded phases are prepared by reacting
the desired phase with the surface of a silica-based support
3. E.) Support Material / Column specifications: There are two main types of supports used in
GC: Packed columns ‚ large sample capacity ‚ preparative work
4. Capillary (open-tubular) columns ‚ higher efficiency ‚ smaller sample size ‚ analytical
applications GC Columns
5. Packed columns Capillary columns •Typically a glass or stainless steel coil. •1-5 m total length
and 5 mm inner diameter. • Filled with the st. ph. or a packing coated with the st.ph.
6. Capillary column•Thin fused-silica. •Typically 10-100 m in length and 250 mm inner diameter.
•St. ph. coated on the inner surface. •Provide much higher separation eff. •But more easily
overloaded by too much sample.
7. Temperature Control Devices ➢ Preheaters: convert sample into its vapour form, present
along with injecting devices ➢ Thermostatically controlled oven: temperature maintenance in
a column is highly essential for efficient separation. ➢ Two types of operations ❖ Isothermal
programming or Linear programming:- this method is efficient for separation of complex
mixtures. ❖ Gradient programming/ Programmed temp.: Changing the temperature on the
column with time to simulate gradient elution in GC since a solute’s retention in GC is related
to its volatility. Temp is gradually increased to get more elution
Q4. . Explain the principles and types and application of HPLC
the principle of HPLC is to force the sample through the column of the stationary phase by pumping
the mobile phase at high pressure. The sample to be analyzed is introduced in small volume to the
stream of mobile phase and the sample molecules are retained by specific chemical and physical
interactions with the materials of the stationary phase as it travels the length of the column. The
amount of retention depends on-
types of HPLC
This method uses (i)a polar stationary phase (ii)a non-polar mobile phase, and (iii)is used when the
samples is polar in nature.
2).Reversed phase HPLC chromatography In reversed phase HPLC (RP-HPLC) following applies:
(a)The stationary phase is very non-polar (b)The mobile phase is relatively polar
(c)A polar solvent such as water elutes more slowly than a less polar solvent such as acetonitrile.
Applications
• Water purification.
• Ligand-exchange chromatography.
1. chemistry and biochemistry research analyzing complex mixtures 2. purifying chemical compounds
3. developing processes for synthesizing chemical compounds 4. isolating natural products, or
predicting physical properties. 5. It is also used in quality control to ensure the purity of raw
materials, to control and improve process yields, to quantify assays of final products, or to evaluate
product stability and monitor degradation. 6. In addition, 7. it is used for analyzing air and water
pollutants, for monitoring materials that may jeopardize occupational safety or health, and for
monitoring pesticide levels in the environment
1. NATURE AND PROPERTIES OF ION EXCHANGE RESINS • Cross linking and swelling are important
factors, when more cross linking agent is present, the resin becomes more rigid and swells less (has
small pore size). This makes separations of ions of different sizes more difficult as they can not pass
through the pores present and it becomes selective to ions of different (smaller) sizes.
• The nature of resin whether cationic or anionie exchanger, which determines strongly its selectivity.
Cationic resin is selective for cations and vice versa. •Also, the resin capacity (number of m°
equivalents of replaceable ions per gram of dry resin) is important.
2.NATURE OF EXCHANGING IONS IN THE SAMPLE a. Valence of ions: •At low concentrations, the
extent of exchanges increases with increase in valence; Ions with higher charge is more selective;
b. Size of ions: •For similarly charged ions; the exchange selectivity increases with decrease in the
size of hydrated ions
•The presence of other ions that compete with the sample for binding to the ion exchanger (using of
electrolyte).
The pH of the solution which influences the net charge of the sample (as in case of amino acids)
APPLICATIONS
1.Clinical applications: As in separation of amino acids and proteins. Ion exchange chromatography is
a principle technique for analyses of the amino acids and proteins.
2.Separation of similar ions: By passing much water over a resin and then elute with a high
concentration of acid. Cation exchangers trap cations. It is important for trace analysis, where
solubility
5.Water deionization and softening: Removal of cations by cation exchangers and anion exchangers
for amino removal.
Q6. Explain the principles and methodology of IEC (ion exchange chromatography)
PRINCIPLE
•The principle involved is the reversible exchange of ions between the ions present in the solution
and those present in the resin.
METHOD
1.) Column: Column used in the laboratories are made up of glass but those used in
industries are made up of either high quality stainless steel or polymer, which are
resistant to strong acids and alkalis. • A Dimension of column is 20:1 to 100:1 for the
higher efficiency can be used.
2.) 2. Mobile phase: The organic solvents are less useful so they are not used these days.
Only different strength of acids, alkalis and buffer are used as cluting solvent. • E.g.: 0.1
N HCI, IN NaOH, phosphate buffers, acetate buffers, borate buffers, phthalate buffers,
etc.
3.) 3. Developments of the chromatogram and elution: The choice of the mobile phase
depends on the selectivity of the resin for the solute ions. Two types of elution
techniques are used: a.Isocratic elution b.Gradient elution
4.) Analysis of the lute or Detection: Different fractions are collected with respect to the
volume or time is analyzed for their contents. Several methods of analysis can be used
which depends upon the nature and quantity of the ionic species are; a..Conductometric
method b.Ampherometric methods c.Flame photometric method. d.Polarography e.UV
Spectroscopy f.Radiochemical methods using Geiger Muller counter, ionization chamber
method
Conductivity detector is the most common and useful detector in ion exchange chromatography.
Conductivity detection gives excellent sensitivity when the conductance of the luted solute ion is
measured in an eluent of low background.
4. Regeneration of ion exchange resin: The ion exchange resin after separation may not be
useful for next separation as exchange functional groups are lost. But due to the cost of ion
exchange resins, they cannot be disposed off. • Hence reactivation, regeneration of the
exchangeable cation or anion resins is most important. • the charging of the column with
strong acid like hydrochloric acid is used for regeneration of the cation exchange resin, using
strong alkali like sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide also used for regeneration of
anion exchange resin.
Q7. separation procedure of gel chromatography.
Steps in Gel Chromatography- It involves three major steps: A. Preparation of column for gel filtration
• It involves: • Swelling of the gel • Packing the column semi-permeable, porous polymer gel beads
with a well-defined range of pore sizes. • Washing: After packing, several column volumes of buffer
solution is passed through the column to remove any air bubbles and to test the column
homogeneity. B. Loading the sample onto the column using a syringe C. Eluting the sample and
detection of components
1. Stationary Phase • It is composed of semi-permeable, porous polymer gel beads with a well-
defined range of pore sizes. • It has the following properties: – Chemically inert – Mechanically stable
– With ideal and homogeneous porous structure (wide pore size give low resolution). – A uniform
particle and pore size. • Examples of gel: a) Dextran (Sephadex) gel: An α 1-6-polymer of glucose
natural gel b) Agarose gel: A 1,3 linked β-D-galactose and 1,4 linked 3,6-anhydro-α, L-galactose
natural gel c) Acrylamide gel: A polymerized acrylamide, a synthetic gel
2. The Mobile Phase It is composed of a liquid used to dissolve the bio-molecules to make the mobile
phase permitting high detection response and wet the packing surface
3. The Columns Any of the following kinds may be used: • Analytical column- 7.5–8mm diameters. •
Preparative columns-22–25mm • Usual column lengths-25, 30, 50, and 60 cm. • Narrow-bore
columns- 2–3mm diameter have been introduced
4. The Pump They are either syringe pumps or reciprocating pumps with a high constant flow rate
5. Detectors The detectors may be concentration sensitive detectors, bulk property detectors,
refractive index (RI) detector, etc.
Q8. principle , disadvantage and application of Gel chromatography.
1.) Principle: The gel chromatography is based on the molecular size and the hydrodynamic
volume of the components.*It is a technique in which the separation of components is
based on the difference in molecular weight or size.
2.) The stationary phase used is a porous polymer matrix whose pores are completely filled
with the solvent to be used as the mobile phase.
3.) The molecules in the sample are pumped through specialized columns containing such
microporous packing material (gel).
4.) The basis of the separation is that molecules above a certain size are totally excluded
from the pores.
Disadvantages The disadvantages of gel electrophoresis areThe limited number of peaks that can be
resolved within the short time scale of the GPC run. • Filtrations must be performed before using the
instrument to prevent dust and other particulates from ruining the columns and interfering with the
detectors. • The molecular masses of most of the chains will be too close for the GPC separation to
show anything more than broad peaks
4. Separation of sugar, proteins, peptides, rubbers, and others on the basis of their size.
The main application of a transmission electron microscope is to provide high marnification images
of the internal Structure of a sample.
• Being able to obtain an internal image of a sample opens new possibilities or wha sor or
informacion can be gathered from it. • A TEM operator can investigate the crystalline structure of an
obiect, see the stress or internal fractures of a sample, or even view contamination within a sample
chrough the use or dittraction patterns. to name juss a row kinds or Studios
Instrumentation
The main components of the TEM include a vacuum system, specimen stage, electron gun, electron
lens, and apertures.
Vacuum system: The vacuum system in the TEM requires several stages to obtain the operating
stage. Initially, low vacuum is achieved using the vane pumps setting up low pressure which allows
the operation of diffusion pumps to establish high vacuum levels for operations.
Specimen stage: The specimen stage design is an airlock system allowing the insertion of the
specimen with minimal loss of vacuum. There are various designs of stages and holders that exist
which depend on the type of application.
Electron gun: The electron gun is used to produce the beam of electrons that is focused on the
specimen. It consists of a filament, biasing circuit, wehnelt cap, and an extraction anode,
Electron lens: These are the electromagnetic lenses that are used to focus the beam of electrons
onto the specimen. These lenses are designed in a way that emulates the optical lens by focusing
parallel electrons at a constant focal distance.
Apertures: Apertures are used to exclude the electrons which are scattered at high angles and are
unwanted. It is made up of metallic plates which are sufficiently thick to prevent from passing
through it.
instrumentation and application of SEM ( Scanning Electron microscope)
A Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) is a powerful imaging tool that uses electrons to visualize the
surface details of specimens at a high resolution.
Instrumentation:
1.Electron Source: SEMs use an electron gun to generate a focused beam of electrons.
2.Electron Lenses: Magnetic lenses focus and control the electron beam.
3.Specimen Chamber: The specimen is placed in a vacuum chamber to prevent electron scattering.
5.Control and Imaging System: Computer systems control the microscope and process the signals to
generate images.
Applications:
1.Biology: SEM is used to examine biological specimens like cells, tissues, and microorganisms,
offering detailed surface information.
2.Geology: Geologists use SEM to investigate the structure and composition of rocks, minerals, and
geological samples.
3.Nanotechnology: SEM plays a vital role in nanoscale research, enabling the visualization and
characterization of nanomaterials.
4.Forensics: SEM aids forensic investigations by examining trace evidence like fibers, hairs, and
particles.
5.Archaeology: SEM helps in the analysis of archaeological artifacts, providing information about
their composition and surface features.
Q11. instrumentation of AAS ( atomic absorption spectroscopy)
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS): Compared to atomic emission spectroscopy, a flame of lower
temperature is used so as not to excite the sample atoms. Instead, the analyte atoms are actually
excited using lamps which shine through the flame at wavelengths adjusted according to the type of
analyte under study. The amount of analyte present in the study sample is determined based on how
much light is absorbed after passing through the flame.
Instrumentation 1.Light source: The light source is usually a hollow-cathode lamp of the element that
is being measured. Lasers are also used in research instruments. Since lasers are intense enough to
excite atoms to higher energy levels, they allow atomic absorption and atomic fluorescence
measurements in a single instrument, however through this narrow-band light source, only one
element can be measured at a time.
Atomizer: Atomic absorption spectroscopy requires that the analyte atoms be in the gas phase. Ions
or atoms in a sample must undergo desolvation and vaporization in a high-temperature source such
as a flame or graphite furnace.
Spectrometer: It is used to separate the different wavelengths of light before they pass to the
detector. The spectrometer used in atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) can be either singlebeam
or double-beam. Single-beam spectrometers only require radiation that passes directly through the
atomized sample, while double-beam spectrometers, require two beams of light;
Calibration Curve: In order to determine the concentration of the analyte in the solution, calibration
curves are employed.Using standards, a plot of concentration versus absorbance can be created.
Light Separation and Detection: In atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), spectrometers use
monochromators and detectors for uv and visible light. The main purpose of the monochromator is
to isolate the absorption line from background light due to interferences. Simple dedicated atomic
absorption spectroscopy instruments often replace the monochromator with a bandpass
interference filter, which is further connected with photomultiplier tubes as the most detectors for
atomic absorption spectroscopy.
It is used for various purposes from petrol industry to mining and from detection of trace elements
to food and drug inspections, health industry, etc. It is mainly employed for; − Qualitative and
quantitative analysis. − Determination of metallic elements in biological system. − Determination of
metallic element in food industry. − Determination of Ca, Mg, Na, K in serum. − Determination of
lead in petrol.
Q12. Discuss the instrumentation of Flame photometry
Flame photometry is a technique used for elemental analysis based on the emission of light by
excited atoms in a flame.
1.Flame Source: A burner generates a stable and reproducible flame. Commonly used burners
include the premixed air-acetylene flame for general use and the nitrous oxide-acetylene flame for
higher temperatures.
2.Sample Introduction System: The sample is introduced into the flame in a controlled manner. This
can be done through nebulization, aspiration, or other techniques depending on the sample type.
4.Photodetector: A photodetector, such as a photomultiplier tube (PMT), detects the intensity of the
emitted light at the selected wavelength. The signal is then converted into an electrical signal.
5.Amplification and Signal Processing: The electrical signal is often amplified and processed to
enhance sensitivity and reduce noise. Signal processing may involve filtering and other techniques to
improve the signal-to-noise ratio.
6.Control System: Automated control systems ensure the stability of the flame and other operational
parameters, enhancing precision and reproducibility.
Q1). Analyse the absorption laws with their example
1 Lambert's Law:
When a beam of monochromatic radiation passes through a homogeneous absorbing medium, the
rate of decrease of intensity of radiation with thickness of absorbino miedian as proportional to the
intensity of the scient radiation
-di*/dx=ki
Where, I=intensity of radiation after passing through a thickness x,of the medium
K=proportionality constant
2. ) Beer's Law: This law states that: When a beam of monochromatic radiation is passed through a
solution of an
absorbind sabytance, the rate a decrase of menatyo radiation win the thickness of the dosortane
solution is proportional to the intensity of incident radiation as well as the concentration of the
solution.
- dl/dh = kI
1. Single beam spectrophotometer: As the name suggests, these instruments contain a single
beam of light. The sample and detector are placed in series in the single-beam configuration
of a single-beam spectroscopie monochromator. Here, low-intensity monochromator light is
transmitted through the sample to excite electrons from a lower to a higher energy one.
1.Light source
2.Wavelength selector
3.Computer
5.Detector
6.recorder
Q3. different parts of UV visible spectrophotometer
1. Light Source: Light sources that lie in the ultraviolet and visible region are used as UV-visible
spectrometer sources. a) Hydrogen & deuterium lamps range 160-380nm b) Xenon arc lamps range
250-600nm c) Tungsten halogen lamps range 240-2500nm
2. Wavelength selector: Although a single wavelength is not possible, a band of radiation could be
used. So an instrument with narrow bandwidth would be better.
Types of wavelength selectors:- A.) Filters: Filters are used to permit a certain band of wavelength.
The simplest type of filter is the absorption filter, B.) Monochromators: A monochromator is an
optical device that is used to select a narrow band of a wavelength of light. It may be a quartz prism
or grating.
2. Borosilicate 3. Plastic
4. Detectors: Detectors are devices that indicate the existence of some physical phenomenon. Some
examples of simple detectors are
a. Transducers: A transducer is a special type of detector that converts signals such as light intensity,
pH, mass, and temperature, etc into electrical signals.
b. Photodetectors
Wavelength selector: Although a single wavelength is not possible, a band of radiation could be
used. So an instrument with narrow bandwidth would be better. Types of wavelength selectors:-
A. Filters: Filters are used to permit a certain band of wavelength. The simplest type of filter is
the absorption filter.
B. Monochromators: A monochromator is an optical device that is used to select a narrow band
of a wavelength of light. It may be a quartz prism or grating.
Detectors: Detectors are devices that indicate the existence of some physical phenomenon. Some
examples of simple detectors are
a. Transducers: A transducer is a special type of detector that converts signals such as light intensity,
pH, mass, and temperature, etc into electrical signals. This electrical signal is amplified and
manipulated. Properties of transducers-Transducers produce a fast response to low levels of radiant
energy, Suitable for a wide range of wavelengths, Electrical signals produced by transducers should
have low noise, The signal produced by the transducer is directly proportional to the beam of power.
b. Photodetectors
1. Coupled Vibrations and Fermi Resonance: We expect one stretching absorption frequency for an
isolated C—H bond but in the case of methylene (—CH2—) group, two absorptions occur which
correspond to symmetric and asymmetric vibrations as follows:
•Insuchcases,asymmetricvibrationsalwaysoccurathigherwavenumbercomparedwiththesymmetricvibr
ations.These are called coupled vibrations since these vibrations occur at different frequencies than
that required for an isolated C—H stretching.
• In Infra-red spectrum, absorption bands are spread over a wide range of frequencies. It may
happen that the energy of an overtone level chances to coincide with the fundamental mode of
different vibration. A type of resonance occurs as in the case of coupled pendulums. This type of
resonance is called Fermi Resonance. This can be explained by saying that a molecule transfers its
energy from fundamental to overtone and back again.
2. Electronic Effects. Changes in the absorption frequencies for a particular group take place when
the substituents in the neighbourhood of that particular group are changed. The frequency shifts are
due to the electronic effects which include Inductive effect, Mesomeric effects, Field effects etc.
These effects cannot be isolated from one another and the contribution of one of them can only be
estimated approximately.
(i) Formaldehyde (HCHO) 1750 cm–1 (ii) Acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) 1745 cm–1 (iii) Acetone
(CH3COCH3) 1715 cm–1
(b). –I effect
3. Hydrogen bonding. Hydrogen bonding brings about remarkable downward frequency shifts.
Stronger the hydrogen bonding, greater is the absorption shift towards lower wave number than the
normal value. Two types of hydrogen bonds can be readily distinguished in Infra-red technique.
Generally, intermolecular hydrogen bonds give rise to broad bands whereas bands arising from
intramolecular hydrogen bonds are sharp and well defined. Intermolecular hydrogen bonds are
concentration dependent.
Example: In aliphatic alcohols, a sharp band* appears at 3650 cm–1 in dilute solutions due to free
O—H group.
Q6. Fundamental model of vibration in molecule.
A) Stretching. In this type of vibrations, the distance between the two atoms increases or decreases
but the atoms remain in the same bond axis.
(b) Bending. In this type of vibrations, the positions of the atoms change with respect to the original
bond axis. We know that more energy is required to stretch a spring than that required to bend it.
Thus, we can safely say that stretching absorptions of a bond appear at high frequencies (higher
energy) as compared to the bending absorptions of the same bond.
• The various stretching and bending vibrations of a bond occur at certain quantised frequencies.
When Infra-red radiation is passed through the substance, energy is absorbed and the amplitude of
that vibration is increased.
(i) Symmetric stretching. In this type, the movement of the atoms with respect to a particular atom in
a molecule is in the same direction.
(ii) Asymmetric stretching. In these vibrations, one atom approaches the central atom while the
other departs from it.
(ii) Rocking. In this type, the movement of the atoms takes place in the same direction.
(iii) Wagging. Two atoms move ‘up and down’ the plane with respect to the central atom.
(iv) Twisting. In this type, one of the atoms moves up the plane while the other moves down the
plane with respect to the central atoms.
In a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer, the wavelength selector is typically a Michelson
interferometer. It modulates the incoming infrared beam by splitting it into two paths, introducing a
path difference that varies with time. The interferogram produced is then Fourier-transformed to
obtain the spectrum.
The detector, commonly a single-element or array detector, measures the intensity of the modulated
infrared beam after it passes through the sample. It converts the varying intensity at different
wavelengths into an electrical signal, which is then processed to generate the FTIR spectrum.
Common detectors include photovoltaic, photoconductive, or thermal detectors, depending on the
specific instrument design.
Q8. elaborate the instrumentation of FTIR spectrometer
A Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer is an analytical instrument used to measure the
absorption, emission, and reflection of infrared light in a sample. Its key components include:
1.Source: Typically, a broadband infrared light source emits radiation across a range of wavelengths.
2.Interferometer: The heart of FTIR, it modulates the incoming infrared light, creating an
interferogram—a pattern of interference. Common types include Michelson and Fabry-Perot
interferometers.
3.Sample Compartment: This is where the sample is placed. The infrared light interacts with the
sample, and the transmitted or reflected light carries information about the sample's composition.
4.Detector: Detects the interferogram produced by the interferometer. Common detectors include
mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) or deuterated triglycine sulfate (DTGS).
5.Beam Splitter: Splits the incoming infrared beam into two paths—one directed to the sample and
the other to a reference mirror. The interferogram is generated by the recombination of these
beams.
6.Data System: Collects and processes the interferogram, converting it into a spectrum. The
transformation is done using a mathematical process called Fourier Transform.
7.Computer: Controls the instrument, manages data acquisition, and displays the resulting infrared
spectrum.
Q9. principal and methodology of column chromatography
Selection of Stationary Phase • Success of chromatography depends upon proper selection of S.P, it
depends on the following:
The function of a mobile phase are: • As developing agent • To introduce the mixture into the
column - as solvent • To developing agent
The length of the column depends upon: • Number of compounds to be separated • Type of
adsorbent used • Quantity of the sample
PREPARATION OF THE COLUMN • It consists of a glass tube with bottom portion of the column -
packed with glass wool/cotton wool or may contain asbestos pad, » Above which adsorbent is
packed » After packing a paper disc kept on the top, so that the adsorbent layer is not disturbed
during the introduction of sample or mobile phase.
Packing techniques in C.C • There are two types of preparing the column, they are: • i. Dry packing /
dry filling • li. Wet packing / wet filling
• If the compounds to be isolated from column chromatography are colorless. In this case, small
fractions of the eluent are collected sequentially in labelled tubes and the composition of each
fraction is analyzed by TLC.
Q10. explain the principal and methodology of TLC
the stationary phase that is applied to the plate is made to dry and stabilize.
To apply sample spots, thin marks are made at the bottom of the plate with the help of a pencil.
Pour the mobile phase into the TLC chamber and to maintain equal humidity, place a moistened filter
paper in the mobile phase.
Place the plate in the TLC chamber and close it with a lid. It is kept in such a way that the sample
faces the mobile phase.
Immerse the plate for development. Remember to keep the sample spots well above the level of the
mobile phase. Do not immerse it in the solvent.
Wait till the development of spots. Once the spots are developed, take out the plates and dry them.
The sample spots can be observed under a UV light chamber.
Q11. instrumentation of fluorimetry
1) SOURCE OF LIGHT:-
Mercury vapor lamp: Mercury vapour at high pressure give intense lines on continuous background
above 350m.low pressure mercury vapour gives an additional line at 254mm.it is used in filter
fluorimeter.
xenon arc lamp: It give more intense radiation than mercury vapour lamp. it is used in spectro
fluorimeter.
tungsten lamp: If excitation has to be done in visible region this can be used. It is used in low cost
instruments.
3) Sample cells: These are meant for holding liquid samples. These are made up of quartz and can
have various shapes ex: cylindrical or rectangular etc.
4. Detectors: Photometric detectors are used they are:- *Barrier layer cell/Photo voltaic cells
*Photomultiplier cells
INSTRUMENTS:- The most common types are:- • Single beam (filter) fluorimeter • Double beam
(filter )fluorimeter •Spectrofluorimeter (double beam)
Q12. principal and development techniques of paper chromatography
PRINCIPLE OF SEPERATION
Cellulose layers in filter paper contains moisture which acts as stationary phase & organic
solvents/buffers are used as mobile phase.
1) ASCENDING DEVELOPMENT
• Like conventional type, the solvent flows against gravity. The spots are kept at the bottom portion
of paper and kept in a chamber with mobile phase solvents at the bottom.
•This is carried out in a special chamber where the solvent holder is at the top. The spot is kept at
the top and the solvent flows down the paper.
•In this method solvent moves from top to bottom so it is called descending chromatography.
Only length of separation increased, first ascending takes place followed by descending
Spot is kept at the centre of a circular paper. The solvent flows through a wick at the centre &
spreads in all directions uniformly.