Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer

A Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer is an instrument used to determine the detailed three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a crystal. It works by directing X-ray beams at a carefully prepared crystal sample. When the X-rays hit the ordered atoms, they scatter in specific patterns. These patterns are captured and analyzed to produce a precise 3D map of the crystal’s internal structure. This technique is essential for understanding materials at the atomic level, aiding in fields like chemistry, biology, and materials science to design new compounds and understand existing ones.