Complementary Synchrotron X-Ray Measurements
Our beam line has an ongoing collaboration with the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory. If you have an approved NOMAD proposal, we will collect complementary x-ray total scattering data at beam line 11-ID-B.
Rules and Guidelines
Samples will be measured only at room temperature in ambient conditions.- We will measure only the samples that are directly related to your NOMAD proposal.
- Samples previously measured with neutrons will not be accepted, even if released by SNS or your local radiation protection officer.
- 11-ID-B is dedicated to collection of high-quality PDF. It is not a high-resolution x-ray diffraction instrument.
- Samples have to be shipped to the NOMAD beam line, not to APS.
- Samples have to arrive no later then 2 weeks before APS beam time.
- Actual dates of the experiment will be announced to users via e-mail several months before the experiment.
- Only powder samples can be measured, so grind your single crystal well.
- We will pack your powder samples into kapton capillaries; however, you are welcome to do it yourself. Here is how:Â
Sample Changer
Shipping your samples for x-ray measurements
- You MUST send MSDS forms for your samples to Mikhail Feygenson (feygensonm@ornl.gov). If no MSDS forms are available, provide the forms for each separate element in your sample. Also, describe any potential hazard associated with your sample.
- When shipping your samples, make sure you include a list of the samples, their chemical composition, density, and the IPTS number of your NOMAD proposal.
- Avoid using very long names—remember we will have to mark 2 mm thin capillaries with it.
- The samples must be shipped to:
Attention: X-Ray PDF samples To:
Neutron Sciences User Sample IPTS # XXXX, Beam line 1B
Oak Ridge National Laboratory/SNS Site
Chestnut Ridge, Bldg 8920
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
