The X-ray crystallography small molecule facility obtains X-ray diffraction data from crystalline materials and determines the structures of small molecules from single-crystal diffraction data. Our mission is two-fold: to provide the appropriate equipment and computing facilities for obtaining the diffraction data and solving the structures, and to provide instruction to students and faculty in the collection and interpretation of X-ray diffraction data. Students (or faculty) can be trained to use any of this equipment and we will work with users to collect high-quality data, solve and refine a structure then prepare the results for publication.
Instrumentation - The facility has assorted X-ray cameras and two automated single-crystal diffractometers.
Bruker SMART1000 area detector on a three circle goniometer fitted with an Oxford low temperature device. This instrument uses a sealed tube to produce copper radiation.
Bruker APEXII area detector on a KAPPII four circle goniometer fitted with an Oxford low temperature device. This instrument uses a sealed tube to produce molybdenum radiation.
