Acquisition of X-ray Diffraction Instrumentation

在重大研究仪器(MRI)采购计划的支持下，密西西比学院化学系将获得一台单晶X射线衍射仪。杰克逊州立大学化学系将与密西西比学院合作，支持这两所学院的教学和研究。衍射仪还将支持其他机构的研究和教育：阿尔康州立大学、贝尔海文学院、米尔萨普斯学院、Tougaloo学院、密西西比大学医学中心、密西西比女子大学、南密西西比大学、俄亥俄大学、路易斯安那大学、南阿拉巴马大学、田纳西查塔努加大学、波多黎各大学马亚圭兹大学和洛约拉大学新奥尔良。研究问题将在化学、材料科学和生物化学的所有领域进行调查。X射线衍射仪可以准确和精确地确定分子中原子之间的键距和角度。它基本上描绘了一个分子的三维结构，以及该分子相对于邻近分子的空间排列。通过对衍射图的分析，完整地描述了固体材料的组成。这种设备将使这些机构能够利用现代衍射仪系统和软件更好地培训本科生和研究生的化学科学方面的学生。

With support from the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Acquisition Program, the Department of Chemistry at Mississippi College will acquire a single crystal X-ray diffractometer. The Chemistry Department at Jackson State University will partner with Mississippi College to support teaching and research at both institutions. The diffractometer will also support research and education at other institutions: Alcorn State University, Belhaven College, Millsaps College, Tougaloo College, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Mississippi University for Women, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Ohio, University of Louisiana, University of South Alabama, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez and Loyola University New Orleans. Research problems will be investigated in all areas of chemistry, materials science, and biological chemistry. The X-ray diffractometer allows the determination of accurate and precise bond distances and angles between atoms in a molecule. It essentially maps out the three dimensional structure of a molecule, and the spatial arrangement of the molecule relative to the neighboring molecules. The composition of a solid material is fully described by analyzing the diffraction pattern. This equipment will allow the institutions to better train students across the chemical sciences at both the undergraduate and graduate levels with a modern diffractometer system and software.