Summary
SCINTAG XDS2000 is a multi-purpose powder diffractometer with KEVEX Peltier Cooled Silicon Detector. Instrument has Bragg-Brentano theta-theta configuration in which the sample is stationary while the X-ray tube and the detector are rotated around it. The angle formed between the tube and the detector is 2theta. This configuration is most convenient for loose powders.
The instrument is located in 1709 Gilman Hall. Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Arkady Ellern. Phone 515-294-7956 (office).
Rates
This instrument is intended to be used by students and other researchers on-campus. Staff will provide training. The hourly rates are listed below. NOTE: There is a minimum billable increment of one-half hour.
| User Category | Instrument Charge | Staff Assistance |
| ISU researchers | $17.00 | $25.80 |
| Non-ISU academic users | $25.50 | $38.70 |
| Non-academic users | $51.00 | $77.40 |
Scintag XDS 2000 Resources