Course detail

Laboratory Classes in Coloristics and Colorimetrics

FCH-BCO_KOK_PAcad. year: 2011/2012

Evaluation of the influence of chemical composition of substantive dyes on hue on the base of theory of colours. ( The work with Colour Index ) Construction of absorbance and transmitance spectra of dyes. Influence of the dye concentration and electrolyte concentration on the maximal characteristic wavelength. The determination of the molar absorption index of dyes. Verification of colorimetric determination of substances in mixed solutions. Colorimetric assessment of dye concentration in the solution. Verification the dependences A/c =f(L) and T =f(L). Determination of chromaticity coordinates x, y, z; trichromatic parts X, Y, Z ; colour coordinates a, b and chroma C, hue H. TLC chromatography of dyes in the different inks. Herbaceous dyes extraction. Chromatographic determination of chlorophyles in spinach by TLC method. Photometric determination of chlorophyles. TLC chromatography of beta-carottene and other dyes in red paprika. Whiteness of substrates with fluorescent brightening agents. Determination of paper brightness W457. Yelow index and opacity of paper. Silk painting. Transfer printing with pigments. Paper chromatography of cartridge pens and markers. Determination of chromaticity of colour papers. Dyes mixing. Visible spectroscopy of dyes in solution.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Correct orientation in dyes and colorants in laboratory practiice.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of Lambert/Beer(,)s law, spectrophotometric UV/VIS wavelength, colourness theory of substances, basic knowledge of general chemistry and chemical calculations.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

100% participation in laboratory exercises.
Writing and passing all laboratory tasks.
Credit test.
Course-unit credit.

Course curriculum

The influence of chemical composition and constitution of substantive dyes on the hue and classification of colorants by C.I. generic name and number. Matematical statement of colour space.
2. Reflection curves of colour surfaces. Determination of colour coordinates for CIE chromacity diagram.
3. Lambert-Beer(,)s law in coloristic practice.
4. Determination of molar extinction coefficient of dye.
5. Influence of presence of electrolyte in dye solution on maximal characteristic wavelength of absorption and absorbance of dye solution .
6. Influence of the concentration solution with two and more dye mixtures.
7. Dependence of absorbance of dye and transmitance index on thickness of the cuvette.
8. Optical properties of different sort of papers.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of these laboratory exercises is tom apply theory in practice.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Workbook control. Control of practice papers. Consultation. 11 laboratory exercises.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Prchal V., Fasurová N., Návody pro praktikum z koloristiky a kolorimetrie. ISBN 978-80-214-3454-7 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BKCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BKCO_SCH , 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BPCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_SCH , 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Laboratory exercise

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer