The X-ray Research Facilities support research at the University of Chicago by providing access to state-of-the-art single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction facilities, as well as an X-ray photoelectron laboratory. We offer professional crystallographic advice and services to members of the Department of Chemistry, as well as to external members of the scientific community.
X-ray diffraction is one of the most powerful techniques for structural analysis of crystalline solids. Analysis of wide angle diffraction patterns provides information about internal atomic structure of nanoparticles and nanowires, while small angle X-ray scattering is useful for investigation of nanoparticle assemblies, superlattices, and thin films. All of these experiments can be carried out using a Bruker D8 Powder X-ray diffractometer equipped with sensitive area detector.
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