Sample cell for studying liquid interfaces with an in   situ electric field using X-ray reflectivity and application to clay particles at oil – oil interfaces

Commissioning results of a liquid sample cell for X-ray reflectivity studies with an in   situ applied electrical field are presented. The cell consists of a Plexiglas container with lateral Kapton windows for air – liquid and liquid – liquid interface studies, and was constructed with grooves to accept plate electrodes on the walls parallel to the direction of the beam. Both copper and ITO plate electrodes have been used, the latter being useful for simultaneous optical studies. Commissioning tests were made at the I07 beamline of the Diamond Light Source.
Source: Journal of Synchrotron Radiation - Category: Physics Authors: Tags: X ray reflectivity electrical field liquid surface oil – oil interface clay laboratory notes Source Type: research