Absolute Basics of Techniques for determination of properties of molecules
- Duration: 2 days for live courses
- Experience level: Beginners
- Delivery methods: Face-to-face | Offsite training & consultancy | Online | Onsite training & consultancy | Tailored training |
- Type of course: Manufacturer specific
- Applicable to manufacturer(s):
- CPD Approved: Not yet approved
- Scheduled course price: £1,100.00 + TAX per delegate
- Course discounts: RSC CAMS HEaTED Cambridge Network TSN members receive a discount on this course
Your beginner’s guide to techniques for determination of properties of molecules (TDPM)
Learn the fundamentals of techniques for the determination of the physical and structural properties of molecules (TDPM), with this beginner‑friendly 1-day classroom-based course for professionals and students. This introductory, analytical chemistry course will cover the what, how, why, where and when of a range of techniques for the determination of the physical and structural properties of molecules including Karl Fischer titration (KF), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), laser diffraction analysis (LDA) and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). This course will take you through the basics, from learning about the types of techniques available to how they are used to investigate the structural and physical properties of molecules.
Whether you’re stepping into the world of TDPM for the first time, or looking to refresh your technical expertise, this essential training course gives you the knowledge to understand and use a range of techniques that are used as analytical tools for thermal analysis, water content analysis and structural and particle size analysis. This course breaks down these instruments and techniques into easy-to-understand concepts, helping you to build skills that you can use in the lab.
Why should I join?
On completion, you will be able to understand what defines KF, TGA, DSC, LDA and PXRD, their typical applications and uses in industries such as in polymer characterisation, pharmaceutical and food materials testing, as well as the various sample preparation techniques used for these five analytical methodologies alongside the fundamental concepts and theory behind all techniques.
This TDPM training course gives you:
- A solid understanding of KF, TGA, DSC, LDA and PXRD
- Clear explanations of the information and data these techniques provide
- Insights into the principles and limitations of each technique
- Understanding all the various instrumentation used across these techniques
- Familiarity with terminology such as sample pans and powder classification
- Applications and case studies, exploring a wide variety of industries, including pharmaceutical and environmental
- A great summary of each technique aided with acronym glossaries
This is your opportunity to understand a wide and varied set of analytical techniques and, how they can be used in everyday labs.
What would I learn?
A beginner‑friendly introductory course focusing on the what, how, why, where and when of KF, TGA, DSC, LDA and PXRD, including:
- What TDPM is
- What defines each technique, and what they’re used for in chemical analysis
- What the varied types of each technique are
- What qualitative and quantitative data each method can provide when looking at structural and physical properties
- How TDPM works
- The core principles behind KF, TGA, DSC, LDA and PXRD
- How all the different instrumentation functions for each technique
- How method parameters can be optimised in the various techniques
- Why we use TDPM
- The use of these methods to evaluate information about samples such as providing water content information, crystalline structure information and thermal properties
- Why some techniques can complement others such as how TGA can be combined with DSC
- Where TDPM is involved
- Common sample preparation techniques for each method
- Where TDPM can aid in the analysis of both inorganic and organic compounds in various samples matrices
- When TDPM is the right choice
- Learn when TDPM has been used in various industries such as pharmaceutical analysis, glass transition analysis, polymer characterisation and material purity assessments
- Explore real-life case studies using all these techniques and apply your newly learned knowledge to scenarios involving TDPM analysis
What knowledge will I gain?
By the end of the course, you will:
- Understand the principles and concepts of TDPM
- Know the terminology behind TDPM and how to apply it to workflows
- Feel confident discussing TDPM, sample preparation, the pro and cons of each technique
- Understand the data provided by each technique
- Understand the chemical concepts behind KF, TGA, DSC, LDA and PXRD
This course gives you the language and understanding needed to use TDPM in everyday lab life.
Is this course for me?
This training is designed for anyone who needs an introduction to TDPM, including:
- For beginners to TDPM
- Analysts & technicians wanting a clear, structured refresher
- Laboratory or line managers overseeing TDPM within the lab
- Data analysts and report writers who interpret results but don’t use the instruments
- Service and consultant engineers who use TDPM
- Sales, marketing or commercial teams working with TDPM systems, consumables, data or laboratory services
If the determination of the properties of molecules touches your work in any way, this well-planned course delivered by experts in the field equips you to understand how to apply this to your everyday work.
Course combinations
You can choose to attend individual modules from this course for Virtual Classroom training
- Module 1: Absolute Basics of Karl Fischer Titration (KF)
- Module 2: Absolute Basics of Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA)
- Module 3: Absolute Basics of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
- Module 4: Absolute Basics of Laser Diffraction Analysis (LDA)
- Module 5: Absolute Basics of Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD)
Feedback from previous attendees
“I liked that it really was what it said it would be – absolute basics!.. This course started with terminology and equipment then went into uses and two company case studies as examples. Really well paced and good for someone like me who has never done the techniques – I have only every heard of it. So the thorough introduction and explanations were really helpful to me…” William Andrews, Lecturer of Chemistry, Belfast Metropolitan College – attended the Absolute Basics of Karl Fischer Titration (KF), June 2021.
“The instructor was very knowledgeable and communicated in an accessible way.” delegate who attended the Absolute Basics of Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), July 2020.
