General
How do I get instrument training for XRD?
Please follow the instructions on this wiki-page.
How do I get access to the data and the XRD software?
After you have participated in the instrument training session, you get an email with some information and passwords etc. You can also follow the descriptions here.
Routine powder diffractometer (DaVinci1)
I measure some small peaks that I can't identify. What can it be?
If the small peaks are at slightly smaller 2-theta-angle than the main peaks (and measured at the routine diffractometer (DaVinci1)), it is perhaps W-La or Cu-Kbeta contamination from the X-ray source. Please see here for explanation.
Have my samples been measured? I came to the lab to check, however, I didn’t find the new files in my folder.
Check if the files have been saved to the default directory: C:\ProgramData\Bruker AXS\Results
9-position sample holder powder diffractometer (D8-Focus)
I get an "error" when I try to start my measurements: "some drives need to be initialized. Check for crashing possibilities". What should I do?
It is not really an error, just a warning. Simply click "OK", and watch the diffractometer arms/sample changer as the motors move.