Carleton College Geology Department houses an outstanding suite of analytical instruments. These instruments are utilized by introductory and upper-level geology classes, as well as students and faculty for research.
To inquire about academic and non-academic use of facilities, email Jonathon Cooper to discuss your needs and to complete necessary instrument and lab safety training.
The Geology department houses an PANalytical Empyrean multipurpose X-ray diffractometer. This platform is equipped with pre-aligned PreFIX modules for the analysis of powders, thin films, nanomaterials and solid objects, gels, liquid dispersions.
System applications:
- Phase identification (powders, thin films,
- Phase quantification
- Crystallinity determination
- Small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)
- Structural refinement
- Non-ambient condition measurement (Anton Paar temperature-humidity controlled chamber)
- Thin film analysis
- Orientation analysis
- Computed tomography & radiography
- Micro-diffraction
- Texture and stress analysis
System Capabilities:
- Maximum usable range: -111˚ <2Θ <168°
- 2Θ linearity ≥ 0.01˚
- Non-ambient measurements (Anton Parr temperature-humidity controlled chamber)
Students, faculty and staff who want to use the X-ray diffractometer, must first attend training with Jonathon Cooper. The training will focus on safety and operating procedures for the Empyrean.
To sign up for instrument time, use the calendar to determine when the instrument is available from 6am – 10pm, Monday thru Friday in 2 hour blocks – make an appointment here. To inquire about non-academic usage, please email Jonathon Cooper and Cameron Davidson.