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X-ray Diffraction (XRD)

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Why choose X-ray Diffraction at Diamond for your research?

X-ray diffraction (XRD) is the bedrock of materials science, allowing us to delve into the intricate crystalline structures of various materials. Whether analysing single crystals, macromolecular structures, or powders, XRD is deployed at Diamond in diverse forms, each revealing unique insights.

Our intense X-ray beams enable faster and more sensitive data collection, even for samples with lower concentrations, and allow you to explore dynamic structural changes as they happen. The combination of high brightness and exceptional spatial resolution facilitates detailed sample examination revealing information about the crystalline structure, crystallite size, and other properties of the sample.

Our dedicated industry team provide a variety of services and flexible access modes​​​​​, tailored to meet your experimental needs. Our expert scientists are on hand to guide and assist you - from initial consultation through to data capture and analysis.

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The benefits of using diffraction at Diamond

Diamond’s unique facilities allow users to rapidly investigate diverse sample structures with high spatial resolution, even in varying conditions. Access to these cutting-edge instruments frequently aids in solving otherwise complex sample structures. Some of the key benefits of using diffraction at Diamond are:

  • Advanced scientific instruments: Diamond provides a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge scientific instruments, all conveniently located on a single site.
  • Expert support: Users benefit from a dedicated team of scientific experts who assist in maximising the value of their experiments.
  • Versatile sample types: Whether you’re analysing bulk samples, powders, or thin film samples (ranging from engineering components to coatings), Diamond accommodates diverse sample geometries.
  • Adjustable beam sizes: You can tailor your experiments by focusing on the crystal’s best-diffracting region or enhancing signal-to-noise ratios using adjustable beam sizes.
  • High photon flux: Diamond’s high photon flux enables data collection from weakly diffracting, very small, or large samples.
  • Cutting-edge detectors and robotics: Access to state-of-the-art detector technologies and robotics enables rapid, reliable data collection, even from complex geometries or numerous crystals.
  • Fast measurements: In situ experiment measurements can be rapidly achieved across various environmental conditions.
  • Energy-tuneable beams: Users can apply anomalous scattering techniques thanks to energy-tuneable beams

Related techniques

Small Molecule X-ray Crystallography
X-ray Pair Distribution Function (PDF)
Residual Stress - Strain Mapping

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