Central Connecticut State University to Hold Workshop on Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction Methods, May 24^th-26^th, 2005

 

During the summer of 2004, CCSU was awarded an NSF-MRI grant to purchase a single crystal diffractometer with a CCD detector. The diffractometer will have both Mo and Cu X-ray sources and will be capable of data collection at low temperature as well as on powders and fiber samples. The instrument will be used for research, teaching, and outreach in the Departments of Chemistry, Physics & Earth Science, and Engineering Technology. Members of the CVS are encouraged to contact the director of the Molecular Structure Center (MSC@CCSU) (Dr. Guy Crundwell) to discuss possible collaborations.

 

Additionally, CCSU plans on holding a 3-day workshop on chemical crystallography from May 24th to May 26th at CCSU. The workshop will include crystal data selection and mounting, crystal indexing, data collection and integration, and structure solution and refinement. A special segment on modeling twinning and disorder is also scheduled. There are slots available for ten participants. Ideally, all participants will be able to refine X-ray data collected on samples of their choice. A modest fee covering supplies and refreshments will be considered. For more information on the facility or workshop, please contact Dr. Guy Crundwell, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, 06050. E-mail: crundwellg@ccsu.edu