School of GeoSciences

Contact the X-Ray Diffraction Facility

Contact details and information on access to the X-Ray Diffraction Facility for staff, students and visitors.

The facility is available for use by:

  • Students and staff at the University of Edinburgh ​
  • Students and staff from other universities
  • Other external users such as research bodies or commercial organisations

Important information

Availability
  • Access is subject to availability.
Costs
  • Prices may vary depending on work involved. 
  • Prospective users should contact the facility to discuss requirements and costs involved. 
  • Staff and students within the School of GeoSciences must complete a technical request form.

For the wider University and all external users: 

  • Please contact the facility to request instrument time, as well as discuss analytical requirements and charging information.  

For staff and students in the School of GeoSciences: 

 

Contact

For more information about X-Ray diffraction, the support facilities or to access our services, please contact: 

Dr Nicholas Odling  Senior Research Associate

Location:

The X-Ray Diffraction Facility is located in the Grant Institute, King's Buildings campus at the University of Edinburgh. 

Please note that parking on campus is strictly by permit only. Commercial and external users should contact the facility about parking arrangements.

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