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Beamline 20-BM-B: X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy

X-ray Science Division, APS
Materials Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry

Description

General purpose x-ray spectroscopy beamline with multiple detection and sample environment capabilities. A toroidal focusing mirror is standard to 32 keV. Unfocused the energy range increases to 35 keV. Variable-angle harmonic-rejection mirror can also focus vertically to 30 micron. A polycapillary optic can provide a high flux 25 micron focus. We are currently accepting mail-in samples that require minimal onsite preparation. In-situ measurements require close coordination with beamline staff and on-site experimental support from user group.

 

Supported Techniques

  • X-ray absorption fine structure

Beamline Controls and Data Acquisition

Windows 10 with LabView.

Detectors

  • Ionization chambers
  • 13-element Ge
  • Pilatus 100K
  • Eiger 500K
  • Vortex Si Drift (single and 4 element)
  • NaI scintillation
  • Si diodes
  • Log spiral fluorescence detector
  • Optical spectrometer

Additional Equipment

  • Displex low temperature stage (20-300K)
  • K-B mirror for 5 micron (by special request)
  • Polycapillary for 25 micron
  • Mass spectrometer and catalyst cells
  • Time-resolved x-ray excited optical luminescence (XEOL)

Local Contacts

Name SHELLY KELLY
Phone 630.252.0582
Name CHENGJUN SUN
Phone 630.252.0534
Name DEBORA MOTTA MEIRA (in situ/operando)
Phone 630.252.

Beamline Specs

Source

Bending Magnet

Monochromator Type

Si(111)

Energy Range

3.9-32 keV

Resolution (ΔE/E)

1.4 x 10 -4

Flux (photons/sec)

1 x 10 11 @10 keV

Beam Size (HxV)

Focused

200µm x 500µm

Monochromator Type

Si(111)

Energy Range

3.9-35 keV

Resolution (ΔE/E)

1.4 x 10 -4

Flux (photons/sec)

2 x 10 10 @10 keV

Beam Size (HxV)

Focused

10000µm x 30µm

Unfocused

10mm x 1mm

Monochromator Type

Si(111)

Energy Range

3.9-35 keV

Resolution (ΔE/E)

1.4 x 10 -4

Flux (photons/sec)

3 x 10 10 @10 keV

Beam Size (HxV)

Focused

25µm x 25µm

For additional information see:
https://spc.xray.aps.anl.gov/

Current Status:

Commissioning

Access Mode:

On-site Remote Mail-in
Last Updated on 02/04/2025
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