Samples will be accepted from crystallographers and chemists associated with academic or governmental institutions. SCrAPS service may be data collection only or full structure solution, refinement and interpretation if desired. Inquire in advance about supported data and result formats. Samples should be difficult or impossible to characterize with the use of laboratory radiation sources and diffraction systems. The submission form should explain what steps were taken to characterize the sample, and why the researcher feels that the synchrotron will yield satisfactory results. To cover traveling and accommodation costs for the experimenter $50.00 will charged per investigated sample.

If you feel your sample meets the necessary criteria, proceed with the following steps:

1. Download the sample submission form, fill it out completely and mail it to scraps@indiana.edu or IUMSC Re. SCrAPS, 800 E. Kirkwood, Bloomington, IN 47405.
2. If your sample meets the criteria, you will be contacted as to when and where to send the sample prior to the next visit to the beamline.
3. When SCrAPS makes arrangements for beam time, you will be notified as to the date and time. You may wish to be available for consultation by phone if any problems are encountered with your sample during data collection time.
4. Data and/or results will be sent to you as soon as they are available. Please note that a high percentage of samples submitted are problematic and analysis may take accordingly long.

Download sample submission sheet.

Sample Submission Form