X-ray single crystal analysis returns the 3D composition of the molecules or complexes of interest. The atomic nature and spatial arrangment are precisely determined and the relative orientation and the inter or intra molecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonds or ionic interactions, can be studied in detail.
Structural determination of chemical compounds
(organic, inorganic, complexes, ...)
Structural determination of macromolecules
(proteins, nucleic acid fragments, ...)