Tuesday, October 27, 2020

X-ray Status


Working Status of X-ray diffractometers 
No entry after business hours unless you have i-Card access.  
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., just walk in.




Samples in queue:  8 (updated once a day)

 
Single crystal diffraction instrumentation
  • D8 Kappa APEXII - DOWN; Mo Kα radiation.

    The APEXII is currently down with water chiller issues.

  • 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)