Four-Circle Neutron Diffractometer for Single-Crystal Studies

The instrument was previously operated at HZB as E5. The instrument enables high-precision analysis of the crystal structure of single-crystalline materials. The instrument supports both fundamental research and the development of materials for the energy, chemical, and electronics industries.

Key Capabilities

• Single-crystal neutron diffraction
• Crystal structure determination and refinement
• Magnetic structure determination
• Investigation of structural and magnetic phase transitions

Application Areas

• Science
  • Materials chemistry
  • Crystallography
  • Magnetic materials
• Industry
  • Battery technologies
  • Hydrogen storage
  • Chemical industry
  • Energy technologies
  • Functional materials

Example Experiments

• Analysis of phase transitions
• Studies of magnetic materials
• Temperature-dependent experiments