The I19 beamline is a cutting-edge facility designed to facilitate advanced crystal structure studies of samples that are otherwise too weakly scattering due to their size or complex molecular structures. Leveraging the high photon flux provided by the beamline, researchers can explore a wide range of strategically important areas in chemistry and materials science. These include energy storage and carbon capture materials, such as metal-organic frameworks, pharmaceutical science, supramolecular chemistry and self-assembly systems, as well as superconducting and magnetic materials.
In addition to structural chemistry studies, the I19 beamline is equipped with a variety of sample environment equipment. This allows for the mapping of structural changes under various external influences. Techniques available include variable temperature studies using open-flow and closed-cycle cryostats, and an open-flow furnace; variable pressure studies utilising diamond-anvil cells; and gas exchange studies in porous materials. This comprehensive suite of capabilities enables researchers to push the boundaries of material and chemical sciences.
Benefits:
- High intensity, focused X-rays
- Energy tuning capability allows crystallographic studies using anomalous dispersion techniques. Features energy tuning for advanced crystallographic studies utilising anomalous dispersion techniques
- Allows rapid data collection on unstable samples
- Can be used on samples under differing environmental conditions
- Capable of determining absolute structure and anomalous diffraction with the tuneable source
Best For:
- Excited state studies
- Small and/or weakly diffracting crystals
- Complex molecular structures