Laboratory of X-ray Structure Analysis at the Center for Collective Use of Scientific Equipment “Laboratory of Materials Science of Intermetallic Compounds”

The Laboratory staff carry out X-ray diffraction studies of solids (polycrystals, semi-amorphous substances, quasicrystals and fractal structures) at the request of researchers working under the approved research plan of the University and the curricula of its departments. The procedure and schedule for requesting studies are approved by the Vice-Rector for Research of the University on the recommendation of the scientific supervisor and the head of the Laboratory. The objects of study are:

Metal alloys in the form of bulk and surface samples.
Natural and synthetic mixtures of inorganic/organic substances, minerals.
Individual chemical compounds (inorganic, intermetallic, organic, organometallic).
Materials based on elemental substances and compounds in bulk or surface form, including composite alloys and nanocomposite systems.

In joint research, the Laboratory staff provide consultations and assistance on the following topics and methods:

line-profile analysis;
qualitative and quantitative X-ray phase analysis;
X-ray structure analysis (crystal structure solution, Rietveld refinement of crystal structures);
microstructural analysis of phases (texture, internal stresses, sizes of coherent-scattering domains);
determination of the short-range order structure of substances.

The Laboratory staff take part in teaching by:

conducting laboratory and practical classes;
giving lecture courses on the theory and practice of X-ray analysis;
performing precision X-ray measurements for students’ diploma and course projects and for postgraduate students’ PhD theses;
holding research and training seminars;
providing internships for academic staff.

As a rule, the schedule of studies is drawn up for one calendar year. To ensure full and efficient use of the equipment, please submit requests for studies to the scientific supervisor and the head of the Laboratory in good time, indicating the samples, their number and the expected completion date. Samples are received directly at the Laboratory. To discuss possible future studies, submit requests, hand over samples or obtain results, please contact us at the address, telephone numbers or e-mail addresses given on this website.

Please note! The diffractometer is currently fitted with a copper-anode X-ray tube; therefore, samples containing Fe, Co, Gd (> 20 at. %) or Mn (> 10 at. %) give diffraction patterns of only satisfactory quality.