1. Rigaku SmartLab Diffractometer
This is a state-of-the-art instrument including a dedicated arm for detector movement in-plane and perpendicular to the sample surface, thereby able to probe structure in both directions without tilting the sample.  The instrument is equipped with cross beam optics device hardware that will allow switching between focussing (BB) and the parallel beam (PB) geometries easily.  SmartLab guidance software helps the optics and sample alignment automated and prepares optimum scan conditions.  SmartLab can be configured for grazing-incidence in-plane XRD, grazing-incidence XRD, x-ray reflectivity, high-resolution XRD (rocking curves, reciprocal space maps), texture (pole figures), residual stress analysis and small angle x-ray scattering study of nanoparticles.  The diffractometer uses Cu Kalpha radiation (wavelength of about 1.54 Å).

2. Bruker-AXS D8 Discover Diffractometer
This also is state-of-the-art machine including Vantec-500 area detector, centric 1/4-circle Eulerian cradle, domed hot stage, hi-flux in-plane hardware, laser/video sample-alignment system, Göbel mirror, fine tilt stage, and dual-beam path analyzer module. The system can be configured for grazing-incidence in-plane XRD, grazing-incidence XRD, x-ray reflectivity, high-temperature XRD, high-resolution XRD (rocking curves, reciprocal space maps), texture (pole figures), residual stress, and capillary diffraction. Bruker D8 Discover diffarctometer is configured in parallel beam geometry with Cu Kalpha radiation (wavelength of about 1.54 Å).

3. PANalytical Empyrean Diffractometer:
Empyream is a dedicated powder diffractometer with advanced detection capabilities.  It is equipped with PIXcel 3D detector that can be operated with 0D, 1D and 2D detection capabilities.  This instrument consists of 3 kW copper target and theta-theta goniometer.  The samples can be placed in zero-background holder and the holder remains horizontal as well as it can be spun continuously during the scan.

4. Rigaku D/Max-B Diffractometer:
X-Rays are produced by a 1.8 kW, sealed tube Cobalt target. The diffracted beam then converges (is “focused”) into a diffracted beam monochromator which removes all radiation except the Co Kalpha wavelength (about 1.7903 Å) which then enters a scintillation counter. The sample and detector are rotated with respect to the incident beam at angles theta and 2theta respectively. A typical XRD scan consists of a plot of detector angle (2theta) vs. diffracted intensity. These diffractograms can be printed out or saved to disk in application-friendly ASCII format.

5. Rigaku Multiflex Diffractometer:
This instrument consists of 2 kW copper target and theta-theta goniometer.  The sample holder remains horizontal during the scan and therefore, there is no need to use adhesive substances to mount samples on to a low background sample holder plate.  Similar to D/max-B, Rigaku Multiflex is also configured in focusing geometry where a secondary monochromator removes the scattered signal except that corresponding to Cu Kalpha wavelength.  Pre-aligned sample holder and friendly operating software makes the powder diffraction experiments very easy with this instrument.

6. Bruker Photon 100 Single Crystal Diffractometer:
Smart Apex Single Crystal Diffractometer  is a dedicated instrument for Crystallography studies (absolute structure determination using a single crystal sample).  This instrument delivers intense, monochromatic beam of Mo Kalpha radiation (0.7107 Å) produced using Graphite monochromator from a sealed Mo X-ray tube and collimated with a pinhole collimator. The single crystal is mounted on the tip of a glass fiber or a nylon loop affixed to a Goniometer head will be attached to a fixed χ, 3-axis goniometer.  The sample is optically aligned using Video camera and a manual control module.  The sample temperature can be varied from 100 – 500 K using Cryostream controller (Oxford Instruments).   The detector (Photon 100 CMOS detector) is placed at about 5 – 6 cm from the sample. The frame buffer computer is provided with APEX III software for sample centering, data collection (sample unit cell determination, and detailed structure determination), data integration, absorption correction, and structure determination and refinement.

7. Rigaku Supermini200 WDXRF Spectrometer:
Supermini 200 is a benchtop sequential wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer with high resolution and lower limits of detection for elemental analysis of Fluorine (F) through Uranium (U). The 200 W, air cooled, Pd target operated at 50 kV and 4 mA produces the excitation spectrum capable of detecting light elements faster. It uses a 3-crystal changer analyzing unit that supports the standard LiF (200) as well as PET and RX25 crystals that works efficiently in the within the elemental range of U - F. Two detectors are being used – a gas flow proportional counter (F-PC) suited for light elements and Scintillation counter (SC) suited for heavy elements. F-PC uses P-10 (UHP grade 90 % Argon and 10 % Methane) gas flow for operation. Samples are placed in a 12-position sample turret and are automatically loaded to the optical chamber with software control. The maximum dimensions of the sample are 44 mm in diameter, and 33 mm in height. The samples can be in the form of powders, bulk solids or liquids. Spectrometer chamber environment is usually vacuum when analyzing bulk samples, however, the environment can be set to helium for liquid samples. The sample also can be spun during the measurement. Characteristic emission lines detects the elements present and the intensity analysis using Fundamental Parameter method determines the chemical composition.