Aluminum Sample Cans for Single Crystal Samples

Top-down perspective view of an aluminum sample can for single crystal with its lid.Side view of an aluminum sample can for single crystal with its lid.

There are two types of single crystal sample holders available at NIST; NIST holders and Brookhaven holders. These sample holders are generally used in experiments that have single crystals that need to have a specific orientation in the beamline. They come with 4 parts; sample mount, a goniometer, can lid, and sample can. All the parts are made from aluminum.

Can TypeSample Volume (cm3)Inner Dimensions (mm(in))Drawing (PDF)
NIST Holder15250.8(2.00)Ø x 75(2.95)NIST 14-0244
Brookhaven Holder12047.6(1.87)Ø x 67(2.64)Available on Request

Sample Envrionment Equipment Compatability List

Sample Holder Assembly

To assemble the can place you single crystal in the sample mount. Using a 4-40 aluminum screw clamp the sample mount to the goniometer. Using a 4-40 aluminum screw, clamp the goniometer onto the can lid in the orientation needed for the experiment. Finally using 4-40 aluminum screws, attach the Brookhaven can lid to the sample can. If you need a helium environment, use the glove box located in the high bay (B-128). To check out a Brookhaven sample can, please contact a member of the user services team.


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