X-ray single crystal analysis

X-ray single crystal analysis is a technique used to determine the precise 3D arrangement of atoms within a crystalline material. When a crystal is exposed to X-ray beams, the atoms in the crystal diffract the X-rays in specific patterns. By capturing these patterns, scientists use complex calculations to reconstruct the exact positions of all atoms in the crystal. This method provides detailed structural information, essential for understanding the material’s properties and behavior, and is widely used in chemistry, biology, and materials science to analyze molecules like pharmaceuticals, metals, and biomolecules.