Course for international guest/part time students

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Organization

TTK Department of Mineralogy

Code

ktudmeresg18lm

Title

Environmental analytical techniques 1.

Usual semester

Autumn

Published semester

2026/27/1

ECTS

3

Language

en

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: o The student is aware of the characteristic properties of solids, develops a clear view of homogeneous and mixed, predominantly non-molecular solids, whether they are natural materials (e.g., minerals, rocks, ores, sediments, etc.) or artificial materials (e.g., brick, slag, concrete, etc.). o Knows the basic physical and chemical characteristics of non-molecular materials (mostly compounds, less often elements). Knows the characteristic properties of crystalline materials, can observe the visible signs of these properties. o Knows the system of solid material analytical methods (phase / elemental analysis) and the optimal measurement range of each method. o The student understands which methods can be used best to answer research questions related to solid matter in certain environmental problems. Ability: o The student is able to plan a scheme of material testing, prepare material testing subsamples, evaluate and interpret measurement results, and draw conclusions from the analytical results. In relation to a given environmental problem, he/she is able to provide answers regarding the nature, behavior, and potential risk of the solid materials tested. o The student is able to recognize deficiencies in problem solving and develop his/her knowledge and understanding in the appropriate direction o The student is able to search for and critically treat related literature. Attitude: o He/she sees and applies the multidisciplinary approach inherent in environmental research. o His/her choice of analytical methods is characterized by keeping cost-effectiveness and sustainability aspects in mind, while optimizing the maximum information content that can be extracted. o He/she strives to learn about the ever-expanding knowledge of the field. o Understands that professional collaborations are necessary to exploit the results inherent in environmental research. Autonomy and responsibility: o The course introduces the range of application possibilities of mineralogical research, enabling the student to pose well-founded professional questions and to plan the research work and professional collaborations necessary to answer them.

Course content

The first semester focuses on socially important properties of solid matter and their understanding (physical and simple chemical properties, texture): The relationship between environmental testing question types and material testing results, the basic principles of environmental material testing Texture-phase chemistry: the heterogeneity of complex matter Sampling procedures, sample preparation, separation, exploration. Observations; morphological-physical-and chemical characteristics. Material preparation, material preparation strategy, destructive and non-destructive techniques. Long-range ordered, i.e. crystalline matter; X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) and its complex applications – phase analysis and crystal structure. Solid-phase thermoanalytical methods (DTA/DTG).

Assessment method

The acquired theoretical knowledge is verified by 3 tests (50%), the acquired practical knowledge (sample description, sample preparation, analytical method description, processing and evaluation of measurement data, drawing conclusions) is documented by 3 research reports (50%).

Bibliography

Bish, D.L. & Post, J.E. (eds, 1989): Modern Powder Diffraction. Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry, 20, 369 p. (ISBN 0-939950-24-3; ISBN13 978-0-939950-24-9) Dinnebier, R.E. & Billinge, S.J.L. (eds, 2008): Powder Diffraction: Theory and Practice. Royal Society of Chemistry, 604 p. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/9781847558237 (Hardback ISBN: 978-0-85404-231-9; PDF ISBN: 978-1-84755-823-7; EPUB ISBN: 978-1-78262-599-5) Dyar, M.D., Gunter, M.E. (2019):Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America, 2nd edition. (ISBN 978-1-946850-02-7). http://www.minsocam.org/msa/DGT_Figures/ Földvári, M. (2011):Handbook of thermogravimetric system of minerals and its use in geological practice. Geological Institute of Hungary. Perkins, D. (2022, second edition): Mineralogy. https://opengeology.org/Mineralogy/ [2-5 kötelező és/vagy ajánlott irodalom]

Recommended bibliography

Bish, D.L. & Post, J.E. (eds, 1989): Modern Powder Diffraction. Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry, 20, 369 p. (ISBN 0-939950-24-3; ISBN13 978-0-939950-24-9) Dinnebier, R.E. & Billinge, S.J.L. (eds, 2008): Powder Diffraction: Theory and Practice. Royal Society of Chemistry, 604 p. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/9781847558237 (Hardback ISBN: 978-0-85404-231-9; PDF ISBN: 978-1-84755-823-7; EPUB ISBN: 978-1-78262-599-5) Dyar, M.D., Gunter, M.E. (2019):Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America, 2nd edition. (ISBN 978-1-946850-02-7). http://www.minsocam.org/msa/DGT_Figures/ Földvári, M. (2011):Handbook of thermogravimetric system of minerals and its use in geological practice. Geological Institute of Hungary. Perkins, D. (2022, second edition): Mineralogy. https://opengeology.org/Mineralogy/ [2-5 kötelező és/vagy ajánlott irodalom]

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