Engineering Chemistry (B.Tech)

Molecular structure, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, corrosion, water treatment, fuels and polymers.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters30Topics

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01Unit 1: Molecular Structure and Advanced Materials 6 topics

Molecular orbital theory of diatomic molecules
Bond order and magnetic behaviour
Band theory of solids: conductors, semiconductors and insulators
Liquid crystals and their applications
Fullerenes, graphene and carbon nanotubes
Nanomaterials: properties and uses

02Unit 2: Spectroscopic Techniques 5 topics

Electromagnetic spectrum and types of spectroscopy
UV-visible spectroscopy, electronic transitions and Beer-Lambert law
IR spectroscopy and functional group identification
1H NMR spectroscopy: chemical shift and number of signals
Applications of spectroscopy in industry

03Unit 3: Electrochemistry and Corrosion 6 topics

Electrode potential and electrochemical series
Galvanic cells and Nernst equation
Batteries: lead-acid, lithium-ion and fuel cells
Dry and wet corrosion: mechanisms
Factors affecting corrosion
Prevention: cathodic protection, coatings and design

04Unit 4: Water Technology and Fuels 7 topics

Hardness of water and its units
Determination of hardness by EDTA method
Boiler troubles: scale, sludge, priming, foaming, caustic embrittlement
Softening: lime-soda, zeolite, ion exchange and reverse osmosis
Fuels: classification and calorific value
Bomb calorimeter and Dulong's formula
Proximate and ultimate analysis of coal, biogas

05Unit 5: Polymers and Organometallics 6 topics

Classification of polymers
Addition and condensation polymerisation
Thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers
Preparation and uses of PVC, polythene, Teflon, Bakelite and nylon
Conducting and biodegradable polymers
Organometallic compounds: Grignard reagent and applications

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You will be able to

Explain molecular orbital theory, band theory and the properties of advanced materials
Interpret basic UV-visible, IR and NMR spectra and apply the Beer-Lambert law
Calculate cell EMF with the Nernst equation and explain corrosion and its prevention
Determine water hardness and explain softening methods and boiler troubles
Calculate calorific values of fuels and compare solid, liquid and gaseous fuels
Describe polymerisation and the uses of important polymers and organometallic compounds

Who it is for

B.Tech first-year students (Semester 2) of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science and Information Technology branches under AKTU
Students preparing for AKTU semester examinations, carry-over or back papers

What you need

Class 12 Chemistry
Scientific calculator

Questions

Which syllabus is followed?

The current AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) B.Tech syllabus of Engineering Chemistry (Semester 2, all branches (Semester 1 for some groups)). If your university or college follows a different syllabus, the centre teaches from your own university syllabus.

Are numericals included?

Yes. Nernst equation, hardness, Beer-Lambert law and calorific value numericals are practised in every batch.

Is the lab taught separately?

Yes. Titrations and water analysis are covered in the Engineering Chemistry Lab course.