X-RAY DIFFRACTION

Single-Crystal XRD:

• Full service single-crystal X-ray diffraction (Mo or Cu Kα radiation)

• Single-crystal X-ray data collection

• Single-crystal X-ray unit cell determination

• Absolute configuration determination (not possible in all cases)

• Variable temperature studies (100K – 300K)

Powder XRD:

• Powder X-ray data collection

• Powder X-ray phase analysis

Note: Powder XRD services are limited to 5 samples. If you have more, we will be happy to train you to run your own samples. 

Single-Crystal XRD:

Training in single-crystal X-ray diffraction is available to all who meet the following criteria:

• Interest in learning to collect, refine, and/or publish SC-XRD data

• Has (or expects to have) many single crystal samples

We offer training that will cater to your needs. If a user desires a full-service XRD dataset and report, if the user is completely independent, or anywhere in between, we are happy to work with you. 

Powder XRD:

Standard PXRD training is available to all who need it. Please see our Access & Training page for more information. 

Sample Submission

For users inside UCLA, please contact Tyler Kerr directly. 

For users outside of UCLA desiring single-crystal analysis, submit your sample and a fully completed sample submission form (copies are also available in the lab) to

Dr. Tyler Kerr

1412 Molecular Science Building

Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1569

Your sample will be analyzed on a first come first serve basis. Normal turn around time is 2-3 days. For powder samples no sample submission form is required. Outside users should mail properly sealed samples to:

Instrumentation

Panalytical X'Pert Pro X-ray Powder Diffractometer

Installed in 2004

Bragg-Brentano and Parallel Beam Optics

Incident and Diffracted Beam Mirrors

Computer Controlled Slits

X’celerator RTMS Scanning Detector

Sealed Proportional Detector

High Temperature Stage up to 1000°C

Bruker DUO ApexII CCD Single-Crystal X-ray Diffractometer

Installed in 2013

Quazar multilayer Microfocus Cu

Triumph Monochromator Mo-X-ray source

Low temperature device (100K – 300K)

APEX2 software suite

Bruker D8 Discover Powder X-ray Diffractometer

Installed in 2006

Push Plug Gobel Mirror

9-Position Sample Stage

Vantac Detector for Fast Simultaneous Recording

Rotary Absorber

Zeiss Stereo Discover V12 Microscope