XtaLAB mini II CHEMICAL CRYSTALLOGRAPHY ON THE BENCHTOP Benchtop Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer

XtaLAB mini II CHEMICAL CRYSTALLOGRAPHY ON THE BENCHTOP RIGAKU OXFORD DIFFRACTION

XtaLAB mini II CHEMICAL CRYSTALLOGRAPHY ON THE BENCHTOP Back to Table of Contents X-RAY DETECTOR X-rays are detected using the very latest Hybrid Photon Counting (HPC) technology detector called the HyPix-Bantam. HPC detectors are unique in that they directly measure X-ray photons thus avoiding the noise and peak broadening introduced by phosphor based detectors. The system as a whole is designed to be as low maintenance as possible. With very few moving parts, this compact diffractometer is robust and needs very little technician support. A DESKTOP DIFFRACTOMETER With its compact design, the...

XtaLAB mini II CHEMICAL CRYSTALLOGRAPHY ON THE BENCHTOP Back to Table of Contents SIMPLE TO USE After crystallizing a sample, the user mounts one of the single crystals on a loop supported by a pin and places it on the goniometer head. The crystal is aligned and centered on the goniometer using the video displayed on the PC screen. Only once the door is shut and locked do X-rays reach maximum power, making it a very safe system. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The XtaLAB mini II is controlled by Rigaku Oxford Diffraction’s...

CHEMICAL CRYSTALLOGRAPHY ON THE BENCHTOP Back to Table of Contents ( ACHIEVING GREAT DATAAPPLICATIONS The XtaLAB mini II produces journal quality, publishable results across a range of molecule classes including organic, organometallic and inorganic materials. Data collected on a crystal of the amino acid asparagine is an example of the XtaLAB mini II achieving great data on a light atom, organic compound. The crystal was mounted on a nylon loop with a small amount of mineral oil and centered on the XtaLAB mini II goniometer. Using data collection parameters suggested by the CrysAlisPro software,...

XtaLAB mini II CHEMICAL CRYSTALLOGRAPHY ON THE BENCHTOP HELPFUL SOFTWARE Pro The XtaLAB mini II is controlled by CrysAlis , an intelligent software program designed and produced specifically for single crystal X-ray diffraction. CrysAlisPro has brilliant features, including on-the-fly cell indexing and automatic data reduction, which guide you toward getting the best possible data from your unique sample. There is also helpful and clear feedback to assist you in selecting the best crystal from your bulk sample. Back to Table of Contents Once you have enough information to determine the unit cell...

Back to Table of Contents SINGLE CRYSTAL X-RAY DIFFRACTION IN EDUCATION XtaLAB mini II IN THE TEACHING LAB A large proportion of today's chemical research relies on single crystal X-ray diffraction as the ultimate in structure solution techniques. The technique is used throughout academia and industry. A hands-on approach to learning is the most powerful method for educators in both classroom settings and teaching laboratories. Direct experience at collecting single crystal data and solving structures, whether for structural confirmation or for physical properties studies, is extremely valuable...

When using the XtaLAB mini, the students select their crystal using an optical microscope, understanding what makes a good or appropriate sample, and then mount the crystal onto the goniometer. Due to the ease of operation of the XtaLAB mini, students are able to conduct their own data collection with minimal supervision. During the pre-experiment, sample quality is assessed and students are allowed to choose the appropriate exposure time for the experiment. Typical run times are 1-2 hours for a complete data set. AN EXAMPLE OF AN UNDERGRADUATE X-RAY COURSE Polymorphism in the Solid State Crystallography,...

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