The Chemical Analysis Facility (CAF) has state-of-the-art facilities for single-crystal, powder and small-angle scattering X-ray diffraction. Members of staff have considerable expertise in these analytical techniques and are happy to discuss potential projects on a sample-by-sample basis, as part of a formal contract or, for longer-term studies, in collaboration.
NanoStar Small-Angle X-ray Scattering
The small-angle X-ray scattering instrument is designed to investigate the structure of materials with nanoscale structure, such as polymers, proteins, colloids and ceramics. The state-of-the-art instrument features an Incoatec microfocus...Read More >
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 EPSRC funded Oxford Diffraction Gemini Ultra 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 >