X-Ray Crystallography
The X-Ray Crystallographic Facility of the Department of Chemistry conducts X-Ray structure analysis of small-molecule organic or inorganic single crystals submitted primarily by the department. As an extension service, the facility also accepts sample submissions from other departments of the university, and from outside of the university campus.
Services Offered
Services:
- Advice on crystallization of diffraction quality crystals
- Mounting of crystals, include air, moisture and temperature sensitive samples
- Determination of crystal system, space group and unit cell parameters
- Accurate data collection at room or low temperature
- Data reduction and absorption correction
- Structure solution and refinement
- Preparation of high quality molecular plots
- Detailed report with tables of coordinates and molecular geometry
- On-line searching facility for crystallographic (CCDC) through Marriott Library
Resources:
Cambridge Structural Database (CCDC)
Computer-controlled Nonius KappaCCD System
Oxford Cryostream Variable Temperature Apparatus
Computers for structure solution and refinement
On-line searching facility for crystallographic (CCDC) through Marriott Library
Facility Personnel