Alex Daykin, Author at Chemical Analysis Facility (CAF)

Powder X-ray diffraction

The two Bruker D8 powder diffractometers (primary monochromatic CuKα radiation) operate in both reflection (flat plate) and transmission (flat plate or capillary) geometries. Both instruments are equipped with a position-sensitive...Read More >

Single-crystal X-ray diffraction

The Reading University funded Rigaku XtaLab Synergy-S diffractometer operates using either CuKα or MoKα radiation allowing crystal structures to be determined for a range of materials including pharmaceutical and small...Read More >

Varian Eclipse Fluorescence spectrophotometer

The Varian Eclipse Fluorescence instrument incorporates the latest optical and electronic technology to provide excellent sensitivity and ease of use. The instrument covers the wavelength range 200-900 nm in excitation...Read More >

Varian Cary 300 UV-Visible spectrometer

The Varian Cary 300 spectrophotometer is used worldwide for routine analysis and research. It covers the wavelength range 190-900 nm with a limiting resolution of 0.193 nm. The instrument has...Read More >

Thermonicolet NXR 9650 FTRaman spectrometer

This high-performance simple-to-use FT-Raman spectrometer is ideal for liquid and powder samples, where easy FT-Raman sampling can be carried out in standard glass vials or NMR tubes. Further accessories include...Read More >

Perkin-Elmer Spotlight 400 Imaging System

A second Perkin-Elmer 3 FTIR spectrometer is interfaced to a Spotlight 400 Imaging System. This system combines high sensitivity and rapid imaging with ease of use. The ability to image...Read More >

Perkin-Elmer Spectrum 100 FTIR spectrometer

This is a simple-to-use, top-of-the range benchtop FTIR. It is normally set up with an ATR attachment allowing rapid recording of FTIR spectra from solids, solutions, creams, pastes tablets etc....Read More >

TA-TGA Q50

Thermogravimetric Analyser (TGA) is an essential laboratory tool used for material characterization. TGA is used as a technique to characterize materials used in various environmental, food, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical applications....Read More >

TA-Q600SDT TGA

This instrument heats from room temperature to high temperatures and is ideal for analysis of inorganic samples. It provides TGA and DSC thermograms simultaneously.

TA-Q2000 DSC

A research grade instrument ideal for analysis of pharmaceuticals and polymeric materials. Fast and easy to use with autosampler. Modulation capability ideal for polymeric samples. Capable of scanning at rates...Read More >