Bruker D8 Discover Standard Operating Procedure

Bruker D8 Discover X-Ray Diffractometer (You MUST be trained by an authorized BSCMC trainer to use this instrument) Hazards: This unit produces a high intensity X-ray beam. Take all precautions to avoid exposure to the x-rays. Warning: Beryllium! Do not touch the front window of either detector as they both contain Beryllium. ...

1. Sign in on the electronic calendar at https://boisestate.ilabsolutions.com 2. Visually check the diffractometer for instrument status. Check the machine status on either left or right column before using the machine. The “Ready” and “On” lights should be on. There might ...

and all components connected to the AC outlets. iii. Power ON button: It switches on the control electronics, the high voltage generator and all components connected to the AC outlets. iv. High Voltage- Rotary Switch: Used for turning high voltage on or off. v. O ...

order to be at the reference position i. If it needs to go in the positive direction to fulfill the reference position, push the find reference up button. Likewise, if the drive needs to go in the negative direction, push the find reference down button (→ ) NOTE: Be sure to hav ...

4. Launch the operating software: a. Open the Commander program for use with the point detector 5. Check the x-ray beam intensity (Make sure there is no sample or sample holder that will interfere with the path of the x-rays) NOTE: It is imperative that the copper absorbers are in place ...

iv. Set the increment to 0.01°/step and the scan speed to 0.2 sec/step v. Press the icon. c. Make sure that the max count rate is 65000 CPS or more. If not, please contact an authorized BSCMC trainer. d. Make sure the peak is approximately centered about 0. If not, please contact an authorized BSCMC trainer. ...

using the Laser-Video System or using a Z-scan) NOTE: Things to be careful of when loading your sample: • Do not touch the sollar slits • Be gentle with the laser/video system o These are precisely aligned to give you “good” data • Do not bump the X-ray optics o ...

3. φ (phi) – Rotation of the sample about the z-axis 4. χ (chi/psi)– Rotation of the sample about the Eularian cradle 5. X 6. Y 7. Z 8. Camera Zoom (1X ≤ Zoom ≤ 7X) iv. The Manual controller has two functions: 1. Command (set point) mode (access by pushing the “F1/DRVC” button on th ...

safety switches installed for this purpose. The “Emergency Stop” buttons can be used if needed but it is preferred to use the ESC/STOP button on the controller is you see a potential problem. v. Open VIDEO program, Turn on the light in the XRD ...

“Send Command” to give control back to the computer. 2. Type “OC16,0” and press “Send Command” to turn the laser off. xi. Exit the Direct Command window by closing the prompt window. 6.b Align the Z-height the Z-scan half intensity method. i. Align the sample to the i ...