Inorganic and Physical Pharmacy Lab
Study the chemistry of metals, non-metals, and metalloids essential for pharmaceutical formulations.
Lab Overview
This lab focuses on the fundamental principles of inorganic pharmaceutical chemistry. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the chemical behavior of metals, non-metals, and metalloids—elements that form the basis of many medicinal agents, catalysts, and excipients used in drug development.
Key Equipment & Facilities:
- Analytical balances (0.1 mg precision)
- pH and conductivity meters
- Refractometers and polarimeters
- Water baths and hot plates
- Complete glassware sets for titrations
- Fume hoods for safe reagent handling
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role of inorganic elements in therapeutics.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of inorganic drugs.
- Apply physical chemistry concepts to drug solubility and stability.
- Conduct acid-base, redox, and complexometric titrations accurately.
- Handle corrosive chemicals with safety and precision.