| Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction. Short course. Upon request. (prer) | |
| LECTURERS: | PD Dr. Georgia Cametti |
| SCOPE: | Identification of mineral single crystals using X-ray diffraction technique. Introduction into structure solution and structure refinement. |
| HELD AT: | BE |
| CATEGORY: | Methods |
| ECTS Credits: | 1.5 |
| PREREQUISITES: | X-ray methods, X-ray powder diffraction course, optical microscopy |
| REQUISITES: | |
| FORMAT: | On-site teaching, machine training and independent lab. work in small groups (max. 3 students per group) |
| FREQUENCY: | annually in spring semester |
| CONTENTS: | - Preparation of single-crystals for X-ray analysis. - Determination of unit cell and symmetry using X-ray single-crystal methods - Single-crystal X-ray intensity collection Introduction into crystal structure solution and refinement. Learning Outcome: Abilty to mount single crystals for X-ray structural analysis; independent operation of a single-crystal diffractometer; basic knowledge in solving and refining a crystal structure from X-ray diffraction data. |
| ASSESSMENT: | Practical test (50%) and report (50%) |
(prer): Courses with prerequisites.