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Interpretation of Infrared and Raman Spectra

PACS Course Number 30

9 AM to 5 PM

Infrared (IR) and Raman Spectrometry can help solve a wide variety of problems. This 3-day course concentrates on IR spectral interpretation but some discussion of Raman spectra will also be included because the two are so complementary to each other and because Raman spectra are becoming widely used. This course will be taught by Dr. James DeHasa, a well-known instructor with many years of experience in both infrared problem-solving and in teaching the subject. The course agenda is shown below. The goal is to help you develop interpretative skills to solve your IR problems.

The course will be beneficial to persons working actively in the field, and also to those who wish to know what infrared can do for them by becoming more knowledgeable about its potential. It is therefore designed to be helpful to people at several levels: technicians, chemists, and managers. However, all participants should be familiar with the basic terminology of organic chemistry. (See the topics on the course agenda below). This course can be provided at your site; call for details.

Register by mailing a copy of the REGISTRATION FORM. Send it with a payment of $1895 to secure your attendance. Hotel information and a map will be sent to confirm your registration. Please list your special interest(s) on the registration form. Enrollment is limited to assure your maximum course benefits. On-site PACS courses are available (most PACS courses can be provided at your time and place). Telephone Henry Nowicki or Barb Sherman at 1.724.457.6576 if you need further information. PACS also provides laboratory testing and consulting services.

Interpretation of Infrared and Raman Spectra

Course Instructor: Dr. James DeHasa under the auspices of PACS

DAY 1: 9:00 - 10:30 Introduction to the interpretation of IR spectra (part 1); 10:30 - 10:45 Recess; 10:45 - 12:00 Introduction to the interpretation of IR spectra (part 2); 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch; 1:00 - 2:15 Alkanes; 2:15 - 3:15 Alkenes; 3:15 - 3:30 Recess; 3:30 - 4:15 Problem Set 1 Problems 1 - 7 (to be continued tomorrow); 4:15 - 5:00 Triple bonds; cumulated double bonds
DAY 2: 9:00 - 9:30 Problem Set 1 (continued); 9:30 - 10:15 Discussion of answers for Problem Set 1; 10:15 - 10:30 Recess; 10:30 - 11:30 Aromatics; 11:30 - 12:00 X-H groups, especially O-H and N-H; 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch; 1:00 - 2:30 Problem Set 2 Problems 8-14; 2:30 - 3:00 Discussion of answers for Problem Set 2; 3:00 - 3:15 Recess; 3:15 - 4:15 Carbonyls; 4:15 - 5:00 Amides; C-O single bonds
DAY 3: 9:00 - 10:15 Problem Set 3 Problems 15-21; 10:15 - 10:45 Discussion of answers for Problem Set 3; 10:45 - 11:00 Recess; 11:00 - 12:00 Separation of mixtures; 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch; 1:00 - 2:30 Inorganics; 2:30 - 3:30 Problem Set 4 Problems 23-32; 3:30 - 3:45 Recess; 3:45 - 4:15 Discussion of answers for Problem Set 4; 4:15 - 5:00 Si, P, S, and Halogen compounds

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Henry Nowicki, Ph.D. / M.B.A
PACS Testing, Consulting and Training
409 Meade Drive, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Phone: 1. 724. 457. 6576 or 1. 800. 367. 2587
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