Samples passing the optical test will then be screened by photographic methods and a decision will be made as to weather a successful structure solution can be obtained. Air stable or solvent sensitive samples can be handled routinely in the laboratory. Air sensitive samples should be submitted mounted in a sealed capillary tube. We do not have the facilities for handling air sensitive crystals. Some semi-sensitive crystals can be handled after consultation with the staff.
Advice is always available for mounting crystals.
Powder Sample Submission Submitted powder samples should be of a uniform partical size and stable. Thin film samples can be submitted upon consultation with the staff. The ability to examine air sensitive powders is available upon consultation with the staff. There is an addition charge for low temperature data collection on the other diffractometers and the user must supply the liquid nitrogen. Macromolecular data sets can be collected on the X-1000 Area Detector after consultation with the labortory staff and Dr. Honzatko's group.