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Thin Film XRD or GIXRD – Rigaku SmartLab

Thin film XRD - Rigaku SmartLab

Location

MSE 0051A

Fees

Four 2-Hour Trainings: $50 per session ($200 total)

Regular Usage: $25/hour (or $12.50 per 30 min)

 
 
 
 
  • Covid-19 Protocols for Renewed Access to Facilities

    MSE Fee-For-Service facilities are reopened and will be following the latest campus guidelines on the return to campus website.

  • Instrument Specifications
    Types of SamplesThin Films only
    Cu X-ray Tube

    2.2 kW Generator

    Operating Voltage = 40 kV

    Operating Current = 44 mA

    Wavelength = 1.540 A

    HyPix-3000 Detector

    Hybrid pixel array multi-dimensional 0D/1D/2D detector

    Active Area = 2984 mm2 (77.5 mm x 38.5 mm)

    Pixel Size = 100 um x 100 um (298,375 total pixels)

    Attachment Heads (Applications)

    Standard (Alignment)

    RxRy (Out-Of-Plane, In-Plane)

    XY-20 mm (Micro Area)

    Available Measurements

    Out-of-Plane or General XRD (1D)

    Thin Film or Grazing Incidence XRD (1D)

    Reflectivity (1D)

    Pole Figure (2D)

    Rocking Curve (1D)

    Reciprocal Space Map (2D)

    In-Plane XRD (1D)

  • Useful Docmentation & Software
    UCR Training and Operators guideUCR Thin Film XRD Training Notebook ver 1.3 (last updated 9/12/2024)
    Thin Film Samples Training TextbookRigaku's X-Ray Diffraction Analysis for Thin Film Samples Training Textbook
    Powder X-ray Diffraction TextbookRigaku's Introduction to Powder X-ray Diffraction Textbook
    Rigaku SmartLab Software (requires ENGR account + UCR VPN connection)Software
  • Training Videos
       
       
       
  • Access to Thin Film XRD

    1. Only trained users are allowed to operate the equipment

    2. Trained users are NOT ALLOWED to train anyone else on the equipment

    3. Trained users are NOT ALLOWED to bring in any unauthorized visitors even if the visitors are observing the trained user without prior notification to the lab manager

    4. All visitors MUST complete the following 4 training modules via UC Learning and inform the lab manager prior to entering the lab as an EH&S requirement

      • Laboratory Safety Fundamentals

      • Hazardous Waste Management

      • Radiation Safety For Users of Radiation Producing Machines

      • Compressed Gas Safety

    5. E-mail a copy of your visitor's training transcript to facilities manager Perry Cheung (pcheung@engr.ucr.edu)

  • Training Request for Thin Film XRD

    1. Have your PI send the facilities manager, Perry Cheung (pcheung@engr.ucr.edu), an email indicating approval for your training

    2. Complete the following 4 training modules via UC Learning

      1. Laboratory Safety Fundamentals

      2. Hazardous Waste Management

      3. Radiation Safety For Users of Radiation Producing Machines

      4. Compressed Gas Safety

    3. Review the XRD Policies and Regulations

    4. Fill out the Thin Film XRD COA Authorization Form with PI signature and your departmental FA or FAO signature

    5. Email a copy of your training transcript and signed Authorization Form to facilities manager Perry Cheung (pcheung@engr.ucr.edu)

    6. Send a recent headshot photo of yourself to the facilities manager (a simple JPEG using your phone will suffice)

    7. You will receive an email in a few days with your username and temporary password to reserve time on our Faces scheduling system (Group: ucr_gixrd)

    8. Check available 2 hour blocks on Faces and arrange a time with the facilities manager for training (must repeat for a total of four 2-hour sessions)

    9. Reserve a 2 hour block on Faces for the "Thin Film XRD" resource

    10. Review ALL Thin Film XRD Training Videos (see above) first before your actual in-person training session

    11. Meet outside lab manager’s office (MSE 311) on agreed training day and time.  Bring any user-provided tools and any samples you wish to test on the 4th session. Gloves will be provided for users.

  • ENGR Account + Proximity Card Request for Thin Film XRD (or GIXRD)

    1. Access to the SmartLab II software requires an ENGR account established first.

    2. If you do not have an ENGR account, send an email to systems@engr.ucr.edu and provide the following information first to begin the process:

      1. Your name

      2. UCR NetID (e.g. jdoe123)

      3. R'Card information (the numbers on the front and back)

      4. Access to the GIXRD group

      5. Lab Manager is Perry Cheung

    3. Follow the tutorial here to create your ENGR account

    4. Follow the tutorial here to request Proximity Card access to the GIXRD room

    5. If you cannot enter the lab with your proximity card, your account may be expired (needs to be renewed yearly if non-ENGR student)

  • Charges and Billing

    1. All services and instruments are accessible by advanced appointment on first-come-first-serve basis.

    2. An online web-based reservation system should be used for scheduling by registered users, who have the relevant access privileges.

    3. Minimum reservation time on any instrument is a 1/2 hour. There is no limit on the length of reservation. A maximum continuous reservation time may be imposed if the demand becomes significant.

    4. Starting time for each session is the booking time on the FACES system.

    5. Your usage will be billed based on your FACES reservations.

    6. Not recording a session within one hour of concluding the use is subject to 2x the hourly rate penalty charge per incident for each hour not recorded.

    7. If users are found in violation of the scheduling procedure twice within a 3-month period, their access will be revoked for up to 6 months. 

  • Visitors and Guests

    1. All visitors MUST complete the following 4 training modules via UC Learning and inform the lab manager prior to entering the lab as an EH&S requirement

      • Laboratory Safety Fundamentals

      • Hazardous Waste Management

      • Radiation Safety For Users of Radiation Producing Machines

      • Compressed Gas Safety

    2. E-mail or deliver printed copy of your visitor's training transcript to facilities manager (MSE 311)

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