Calorimetry Course
This course equips learners with essential skills in solution calorimetry, particularly for acid-base reactions. Starting from basic coffee-cup calorimeter setups, participants progress to accurate measurements of ΔH, heat capacities (Cp), and comprehensive error analysis, transforming standard neutralisation tests into trustworthy thermodynamic datasets suitable for professional use.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on expertise in calorimetry through this focused course. Master key concepts like enthalpy, heat capacities of solutions, and operating coffee-cup calorimeters. Design and execute neutralisation experiments, handle time-temperature data, calculate heat and molar enthalpies, and conduct thorough uncertainty analysis to produce dependable results ready for publication.
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Develop skills
- Master enthalpy and heat concepts by swiftly applying Hess’s law to actual aqueous reactions.
- Design and operate coffee-cup calorimeters by constructing, calibrating, and conducting precise neutralisation trials.
- Calculate reaction heat (q) and enthalpy changes (ΔH) rapidly from raw temperature data into precise molar values.
- Evaluate calorimetry uncertainties by identifying and quantifying random errors, noise, and systematic biases.
- Optimise experimental setups by adjusting heat capacities, solution volumes, and insulation for superior data quality.
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