This generator is NOT fully stabilised and suitable therefore only for camera work. While the equipment noted above is believed to be fully functional no guarantee is offered in this respect. It is a Philips PW1800 powder X-ray diffractometer which has a 20 position sample changer. Stan Nyburg is looking for people who may wish to update their diffractometers to use CCD detectors. The Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, Kenya are trying to develop competence, and eventually establish teaching and research programmes in X-ray analysis.
Financial resources are very limited.
The CCDC recently donated and commissioned a system for geometric data collection from single crystals, comprising a sealed source generator and cameras. A powder diffractometer is also required. Any suitable equipment in working order would be gratefully received as a donation towards this initiative. Funding for transportation is likely to be available. Although about 9 years old, it has not been extensively used but has nevertheless been maintained under contract throughout.