Programme

Physical properties of minerals, mineral separation, principles of spectroscopy, X-rays: emission and absorption, X-ray diffraction, vibrational (Raman, FTIR) spectroscopies, electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF), WDS microanalysis (EMPA), case studies, practicals, seminars.

Core Documentation

A.F. Gualtieri (2018). Introduzione alle tecniche analitiche strumentali, Ed. Libreria Universitaria.
Dyar, Gunter, Tasa (2008). Mineralogy and optical mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America. 708 pp. Disponibili versioni PDF e iPad.
Hutchison (1974). Laboratory handbook of petrographic techniques. Wiley, 527.

Reference Bibliography

The bibliography varies depending on the topics covered during the course, which are developed based on the specific interests expressed by the students.

Attendance

Attendance of at least 75% of the lecture hours is mandatory. Working students are exempt from the attendance requirement.

Type of evaluation

The exam consists of an oral test with a practical test on one of the techniques illustrated in the course.

Programme

Physical properties of minerals, mineral separation, principles of spectroscopy, X-rays: emission and absorption, X-ray diffraction, vibrational (Raman, FTIR) spectroscopies, electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF), WDS microanalysis (EMPA), case studies, practicals, seminars.

Core Documentation

A.F. Gualtieri (2018). Introduzione alle tecniche analitiche strumentali, Ed. Libreria Universitaria.
Dyar, Gunter, Tasa (2008). Mineralogy and optical mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America. 708 pp. Disponibili versioni PDF e iPad.
Hutchison (1974). Laboratory handbook of petrographic techniques. Wiley, 527.

Reference Bibliography

The bibliography varies depending on the topics covered during the course, which are developed based on the specific interests expressed by the students.

Attendance

Attendance of at least 75% of the lecture hours is mandatory. Working students are exempt from the attendance requirement.

Type of evaluation

The exam consists of an oral test with a practical test on one of the techniques illustrated in the course.

Programme

Physical properties of minerals, mineral separation, principles of spectroscopy, X-rays: emission and absorption, X-ray diffraction, vibrational (Raman, FTIR) spectroscopies, electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF), WDS microanalysis (EMPA), case studies, practicals, seminars.

Core Documentation

A.F. Gualtieri (2018). Introduzione alle tecniche analitiche strumentali, Ed. Libreria Universitaria.
Dyar, Gunter, Tasa (2008). Mineralogy and optical mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America. 708 pp. Disponibili versioni PDF e iPad.
Hutchison (1974). Laboratory handbook of petrographic techniques. Wiley, 527.

Reference Bibliography

The bibliography varies depending on the topics covered during the course, which are developed based on the specific interests expressed by the students.

Attendance

Attendance of at least 75% of the lecture hours is mandatory. Working students are exempt from the attendance requirement.

Type of evaluation

The exam consists of an oral test with a practical test on one of the techniques illustrated in the course.

Programme

Physical properties of minerals, mineral separation, principles of spectroscopy, X-rays: emission and absorption, X-ray diffraction, vibrational (Raman, FTIR) spectroscopies, electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF), WDS microanalysis (EMPA), case studies, practicals, seminars.

Core Documentation

A.F. Gualtieri (2018). Introduzione alle tecniche analitiche strumentali, Ed. Libreria Universitaria.
Dyar, Gunter, Tasa (2008). Mineralogy and optical mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America. 708 pp. Disponibili versioni PDF e iPad.
Hutchison (1974). Laboratory handbook of petrographic techniques. Wiley, 527.

Reference Bibliography

The bibliography varies depending on the topics covered during the course, which are developed based on the specific interests expressed by the students.

Attendance

Attendance of at least 75% of the lecture hours is mandatory. Working students are exempt from the attendance requirement.

Type of evaluation

The exam consists of an oral test with a practical test on one of the techniques illustrated in the course.