X-ray Status Now

• Working status of X-ray diffractometers.

• No entry after business hours unless you have i-Card access. 
• Monday - Friday, 9AM to 4.30PM, just walk in. 

 

Samples in queue: 8

(updated once a day)

Single crystal diffraction instrumentation

  • Sirius - OK; Mo/Cu Kα radiation.

      • The new D8 Venture diffractometer has been installed and features a PHOTON III detector, third generation Mo microfocus source, and a second generation Cu diamond microfocus source.

  • DUO - OK; Mo/Cu Kα radiation, now featuring an upgraded PHOTON II detector.
  • Rigaku MiniFlex - OK

Powder Samples in queue for DUO:0

Multi-sample changer with sample spinner is now installed. Please make sure you are re-trained on how to use the instrument with the new accessory. 

Variable temperature stage is now available for temperatures from room temperature up to 150 degrees Celsius (possibly 200 degrees; hasn't been tested that high)