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J.B.Cohen X-ray Diffraction Facility

J.B.Cohen X-ray Diffraction Facility at Northwestern University provides shared-facility access for x-ray and synchrotron characterization, surface and thin-film characterization, and materials characterization. Registration, training, project review, fees, and current instrument availability may apply.

External services publicly offered

3 capabilities 2 equipment records Reviewed 2026-08-29

Publicly described capabilities

Advanced characterization

X-ray and synchrotron characterization

Advanced characterization

Surface and thin-film characterization

Materials testing

Materials characterization

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Instrument models

1 illustrated model

CAD illustrations show the instrument model. Confirm the installed configuration and current availability with the lab.

Technical inventory

Techniques and equipment

2 equipment types

  • X-ray & neutron

    X-ray diffractometer

  • Laboratory equipment

    The official inventory includes multiple Rigaku SmartLab/Ultima systems, Scintag XDS2000 and Rigaku HyPix3000 0D/1D/2D hybrid-detector configurations.

Registry scope evidence

  • ◇Access: Non-Northwestern users are permitted during posted weekday hours and external academic/commercial rates are published..
  • ◇Capabilities: Powder, thin-film, capillary, grazing-incidence and high-resolution XRD, X-ray reflectivity, pole figures and temperature-controlled measurements..
  • ◇Operations: Reservations use NUcore; training and X-ray safety certification are required for instrument operation..
  • ◇Official-source, facility-specific instrument evidence is available. Current configuration, availability, price, and project fit require confirmation.

Evidence used for this listing

Facility-owned shared-access information Reviewed 2026-08-26Facility-owned shared-access information Reviewed 2026-08-26Facility-owned shared-access information Reviewed 2026-08-26Facility-owned shared-access information Reviewed 2026-08-26Facility-owned shared-access information Reviewed 2026-08-26J.B. Cohen X-ray Diffraction Facility official instrument evidence Reviewed 2026-08-29

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