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X-ray Crystallography Lab 

X-Ray Crystallography: new Oxford Cryostream Controller 700 allows us to investigate samples in a temperature range between 90 and 300 K.

 
 


 

The X-ray Crystallography Lab conducts crystal and molecular structure analysis for small molecules (organic, inorganic and organometallic molecules) by X-ray diffraction of single crystals. Data collections are performed on a CCD-detector-equipped Bruker P4 diffractometer (a four-circle SMART system) with a molybdenum-target sealed-tube. Our new Oxford Cryostream Controller 700 allows us to investigate samples in a temperature range between 90 and 300 K. The typical data collection time for a sample is 8 ~ 10 hours and the turn-around time under average condition, from data collection to completely refined structure, is 2 ~ 3 days.



Services offered

Sample Determination:

  • Evaluation of crystal quality
  • Determination of unit cell parameters, crystal system and space group
  • Data collection with Mo Ka radiation and absorption corrections
  • Structure solution and refinement using the powerful array of structure solution programs that are available
  • Preparation of a comprehensive report for publication
  • Comprehensive analysis of the structural results, including hydrogen bonding, unusual geometrical features, intermolecular interactions, ring puckering, etc.

    • Consultancy:

  • Advice on growing diffraction-quality single crystals
  • Consultancy on matters relating to crystallography


    • Location
    Chernoff 107

    Hours
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

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    Click here for Structure Analysis Work Order Request form

    Contact Information

    Dr. Ruiyao Wang, X-Ray Technician