Episode 114: Synchrotron XRD on Demand

About this episode

Taylor interviews Dr. Maxwell Terban about Momentum Transfer's mail-in access to synchrotron X-ray characterization tools and their applications.

Having access to advanced characterization tools sounds great but sadly they aren't easily attainable. Momentum Transfer seeks to remedy this by offering mail-in access to synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction and scattering measurements. Taylor sits down with Dr. Maxwell Terban co-founder of Momentum Transfer to go over the technology and his history with it. They also discuss some interesting uses of the technology including the characterization of Neanderthal campfire ash. This episode of the Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Momentum Transfer. Visit their website for more details about their measurement services. [LINK] he Materialism Podcast is sponsored by the American Ceramics Society. Visit them, at ceramics.org/materialism to unlock full access to the Bulletin with a free ACerS membership. The Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more. Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show! If you have questions or feedback please send us emails…

People in this episode

Hosts: Taylor Sparks, Andrew Falkowski

Guest: Dr Maxwell Terban

Topics covered

• synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction
• scattering measurements
• materials characterization
• Neanderthal campfire ash

Keywords

• Momentum Transfer
• advanced characterization tools
• technology

Sponsors

Momentum Transfer, American Ceramics Society, Materials Today

Mentioned in this episode

Products: synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction, scattering measurements

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