Illuminati Physics Lab

NH2-MIL-53(Al) Synthesis SOP Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Synthesis of NH 2 -MIL-53(Al) using Aluminium Nitrate + 2-Aminoterephthalic Acid Hydrothermal / Solvothermal route using DMF + Water Al-MOF Magnetic Stirrer Digital pH Meter Teflon-lined Autoclave Beginner-Friendly Lab SOP “SOP” 1. Aim To synthesize NH 2 -MIL-53(Al) , an amino-functionalized aluminium-based metal-organic framework (Al-MOF), using a mixed solvent system of DMF and water , followed by drying and activation for future characterization and photocatalytic studies. 2. Important Note Very important: Confirm the exact hydrate form of aluminium nitrate on the bottle label before weighing. Many procedures use Al(NO 3 ) 3 ·9H 2 O , but your available bottle may be a differen...

Fundamentals of Error Analysis Fundamentals of Error Analysis “A measured value without its error is only half the truth.” Core Idea What is Error Analysis? Error analysis is the study of uncertainty in measurement . It helps us understand how much our measured value can be trusted. Scientific Honesty Why is it Needed? In science, no measurement is perfectly exact. Error analysis prevents us from making false claims of precision . Simple Truth Main Message Measuring is not just about getting a number. It is about knowing how reliable that number is . 1. Why Do We Need Error Analysis? Every time we measure something — length, mass, voltage, time, temperature — there i...

  Link to talk Raman Scattering – Wall & Spring Analogy Raman Scattering – Wall & Spring Analogy (BSc) Use this analogy to explain Rayleigh, Stokes and Anti-Stokes scattering clearly. Setup: Treat the molecule as a wall and its vibration as a spring attached to the wall. Photon as a ball: The incoming photon is like a ball thrown at the wall . Rayleigh (elastic): If the wall is effectively rigid (no spring energy taken/given), the ball rebounds with the same speed . Rayleigh meaning: No energy exchange with vibration → frequency unchanged (only direction changes). Raman (inelastic): If the wall has a spring (vibrational mode), collision can exchange energy with the spring. Stokes case: If the spring starts vibrating after collision, the ball loses energy and rebounds slower . Stokes meaning: Photon loses energy to the molecule → scattered light has lower frequency (longer wavelength). ...

Opening Reflection: Learning from Two Extraordinary Scientists Before I begin today’s talk, I would like to reflect on the lives of two remarkable women who fundamentally changed the course of science — Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin . Marie Curie Marie Curie was a pioneering physicist and chemist whose work on radioactivity redefined our understanding of matter and energy. She became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains the only person to receive Nobel Prizes in two different scientific disciplines. Her life represents courage, perseverance, and dedication to scientific truth. Rosalind Franklin Rosalind Franklin was a brilliant X-ray crystallographer whose work was crucial to revealing the double helical structure of DNA. Her scientific precision and commitment to rigorous experimentation laid the foundation for one of the greatest discoverie...

Proposal & Handout: Ni–Histidine Coordination Framework (Ni–His Bio-MOF) Proposal + Beginner Lab Handout Ni–Histidine Coordination Framework (Ni–His “Bio-MOF type”) Goal: Synthesize a real metal–organic coordination network using Ni 2+ (metal node) and L-histidine (organic linker) from available lab stock.  |  Key control: pH ~ 6.0–6.6 (avoid Ni(OH) 2 precipitation). 1) Why Ni–Histidine? (Project Proposal) Real framework: Ni 2+ coordinates with histidine via carboxylate (–COO − ) and imidazole-N , giving an extended coordination network (coordination framework / “bio-MOF type”). Uses current stock: You already have NiCl 2 (and/or Ni(NO 3 ) 2 ·6H 2 O) + L-histidine HCl , NaOH, water. Nanoscience relevance: Framework morphology + coordination chemistry + adsorption/ion binding + potential catalytic relevance of Ni. Easy proof: XR...

Lab Handout: Zn–Histidine Bio-MOF Synthesis (Beginner SOP) LAB HANDOUT (Beginner SOP) Synthesis of Zn–Histidine Bio-MOF (Real Metal–Organic Framework / Coordination Framework) Target output: ≥ 4 g (by combining 2 identical batches)  |  Recommended level: MSc Nanoscience project  |  Balance: 4-digit (0.0001 g) OK 1) Objective To synthesize a real MOF / coordination framework using Zn 2+ (metal node) and L-histidine (organic linker) under controlled pH. The key is to keep pH around 6.5 so that we form a coordination network (MOF) and avoid Zn(OH) 2 / ZnO formation . 2) Safety (Mandatory) Wear lab coat, gloves, and goggles throughout. NaOH is corrosive —add slowly; wash spills immediately with plenty of water. Autoclave safety: do not fill above 80%; do not open while hot/pressurized; cool naturally. Dispose washings as instructed (d...