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  • Acquisition of a single crystal x-ray diffractometer for structure determination and diffuse scattering on small molecules, macromolecules, and materials
Title: Acquisition of a single crystal x-ray diffractometer for structure determination and diffuse scattering on small molecules, macromolecules, and materials
With NSF MRI support, we have recently purchased a dual source single crystal diffractometer equipped with a high resoln. detector.  The purpose of this presentation is to publicize the new instrument and we seek users in the Southeast to maximize the pos. impact of this instrument on research efforts in the Southeastern US.  Users at primarily undergraduate institutions and historically black colleges and universities are particularly encouraged to use this new resource.  In general, an X-ray diffractometer allows accurate and precise measurements of the full three-dimensional structure of a mol., including bond distances and angles, and provides accurate information about the spatial arrangement of a mol. relative to neighboring mols.  The studies described here impact many areas, including org. and inorg. chem., materials chem. and biochem.  This instrument is an integral part of teaching as well as research and research training of graduate and undergraduate students in chem. and biochem. at this institution and at partner institutions.  This poster will describe some examples of how the new diffractometer will enhance research in inorg. chem., materials chem. (via diffuse scattering), and biochem.  more » « less
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1828078
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10094756
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Southeastern Regional Meeting of the ACS
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National Science Foundation
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