Process Summary

  1. Process

    Use of Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer.


  2. Hazardous Chemical - Chemical Class

    Not Applicable


  3. Potential Hazards


  4. Personal Protective Equipment

    None, however this is the most appropriate place to mention general safety. Common sense is your greatest piece of personal protective equipment. When you enter the laboratory, note which diffractometers are generating X-rays. This is indicated by the large red light on top of the tube shield located near where the HV cable comes out of the tube shield. The shutter open (2 red) indicator lights are also located on top of the tube shield near the collimator. Never open the radiation safety enclosure when an experiment is in progress.

    Normal operation of the equipment never requires exposure to X-ray generator. Therefore, never open the back of the generator. Only qualified repair technicians and the authorized user in charge are authorized to do this, and only when the repair or maintenance of the equipment requires it.


  5. Engineering/Ventilation Control

    Not Applicable.


  6. Special Handling Procedures and Storage Requirements

    Not Applicable


  7. Accident Procedures


  8. Special Precautions for Animal Use.

    Not Applicable


  9. Decontamination.

    Not applicable.

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Last Updated 23 May 1995