Diffractometer Training

(only available for members of the Department of Chemistry)

Prerequisites

Prior to requesting training, please ensure that you have completed (and have electronic [PDF] copies of your certificates for) ALL of the mandatory UAlberta and Department of Chemistry safety training (Parts I to IV), which includes:

• Online HSE Courses (use the Find a Course search box):

  • Working Safely at the U of A

  • WHMIS-2022 (or equivalent)

  • Laboratory & Chemical Safety

  • Supervisory HSE Professional Development (if applicable)

• Chemistry Safety Orientation e-Class course

Please note that if you are currently working in a research lab within the Department of Chemistry, you should have already completed all of the above.

X-ray Lab-Specific Training Requirements

1. You must complete and save a copy of your certificate for the:

• online HSE Course (use the Find a Course search box):

  • Analytical X-ray Equipment Radiation Safety Training

  • You can download a copy of the UAlberta course manual for your reference.

2. Please review the following manuals prior to hands-on training:

• Bruker D8 Advance Introductory User Manual (with a particular focus on Chapters 1, 4, 5, 7, 8 & 9)

• Bruker D8 Series User Manual (D8 Advance / D8 Discover)

(Note: you will need to sign in using your CCID to view the manuals)

3. Strongly suggested: watch the online D8 Powder Diffraction Training course (~60 minutes) from Joe Reibenspies at Texas A&M to give yourself a good understanding of the technique.

4. Please complete the google form "Request for X-ray diffractometer training" (you will be asked to upload your HSE certificates via the form).

5. We will contact you to arrange a mutually convenient time for safety orientation of the facility and specific hands-on training of the diffractometer(s). Upon successful completion of the training and demonstration of your ability to independently operate the diffractometer(s), you will be granted user-level access.