Equipment: SAXS

Description

  • Double Focusing Optics
    • Germanimum Mirror for vertical focus
    • Asymmetric Cut Si(111) Monochromator for horizontal focus and wavelength selection
    • Beam At Sample: 5mm horizontal by 200 microns vertical
    • Beam At Detector: 200 microns by 200 microns
    • Practical Resolution: 1300Å
  • X-ray Source
    • Enraf-Nonius FR591 Rotating Anode (Cu)
    • High brilliance copper anode (4kW into 200 micron focus)
  • Sample Chambers/Holders
    • Two evacuable chambers; one for medium resolution (672 mm sample-detector distance), the other for high resolution (1295 mm).
    • Stepping motor driven stage for automated sample changing
    • 10 position normal sample stage
    • 4 position stage for liquid samples with temperature capability 0°C to 100°C
    • 4 position stage for liquid samples with temperature capability to 300°C
    • Reflectivity/Grazing Angle SAXS Module
  • Detection System
    • Two dimensional multiwire, gas-filled area detector
    • 120mm active detection area
    • Approximately 150 micron pixel resolution

Location

ETC 9.142

Fees

  • TMI Participants: $7.00/hr for standard services
  • Non-University Users: Contact Manager.

Contact

Dr. J. Steven (Steve) Swinnea
(512) 471-3173