NANOSTAR is a small angle scattering spectrometer with a Bruker Turbo rotating Cu-Anode X-ray source. 6kW generator and 2D Vantec 2000 detector.
SAXS Capabilities
For investigating molecular size and low resolution shape in solution with dimensions ranging from 1 to 20 nm. Sample capillaries hold 30 μL volumes. Temperature controlled stage goes from -30oC to 100oC. More information from Bruker.
Nanostar Contact Staff
Scheduling on the Nanostar
Training, data acquisition, and analysis can be scheduled via e-mail to Paulo Falco-Cobra.
Cost
The base rate for time on this machine is $5.00/hour for publishable work and $100/hour for proprietary work.
Documentation
- NMRFAM SAXS Manual for Data Processing and Modeling (by Jordan Burke & Jameson Bothe)
- NanoStar Script Guide
- SAXS Trapezoid Integration (MS Office XML Spreadsheet)
- SAXS Temperature script