Sample Submission

Samples will be accepted only from crystallographers who are associated with an established crystallography laboratory. SCrAPS is principally a data collection service, not a structure solution service, so data analysis and structure solution and refinement are the responsibility of the sample submitter. Inquire in advance about supported data formats. Samples should be difficult or impossible to characterize with the use of home radiation sources and diffraction systems. The submission form must explain what steps have been taken thus far to characterize the sample, and why the researcher feels that the synchrotron will yield satisfactory results. No proprietary samples will be accepted. 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 the SCrAPS makes arrangements for beam time, you will be notified as to the date and time. You will agree to be available for consultation by phone if any problems are encountered with your sample.
4. Data will be transmitted to and temporarily stored on the Indiana University HPSS storage system. It will be the responsibility of the person submitting the sample to download the data (or make suitable arrangements with the designated contacts at Indiana University) and remove it prior to the next SCrAPS run.

Download sample submission sheet.

Sample Submission Form

IU, Bloomington
Dept. of Chemistry
Chemistry Library