The McMaster Analytical X-ray Diffraction Facility (MAX) is a service, research, and teaching laboratory operated by the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology and the Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research. We support Science and Engineering research at McMaster University, as well as train students in the theory and practice of X-ray diffraction.

For more information about our facility and the services we provide, check out this video.

We also provide fee for service characterization of chemicals and materials for external clients from industry and from other universities.

Download single crystal sample submission form.

Download materials sample submission form.