December 2nd 2009
Upper Sixth chemistry pupils got to grips with the latest analytical techniques at Plymouth University recently.
Using nuclear magnetic resonance, infra red spectroscopy, gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, the young chemists got some hands-on experience preparing samples and analysing the data.
Not only was the visit a key part in the A Level syllabus, but it was explained that the techniques explored can be used to identify the origins of oil in oil spillage and chemicals in water pollution incidents, demonstrating the relevance and importance of chemistry in today's world.
