Hutch B:

The first experimental hutch is optimised for transmission and fluorescence XAS of "standard samples" in standard sample holders. There are three ionisation chambers, a 100 element solid state Ge fluorescence detector, a cryostat and a room temperature holder. Additionally, there is a holder for an energy calibration standard to be placed between the last two ionisation chambers.

With the 100 element fluorescence detector (and accompanying soller slits) the hutch is particularly suited to dilute systems. A fast shutter is available to minimise beam exposure.

Hutch C:

The second experimental hutch is scheduled to be available from late 2012 or early 2013 and is designed to allow "non-standard samples" in non-standard sample holders. Initially, the optical table will only have three ionisation chambers, a set of slits and some motorised stages to allow user supplied sample environments. It is envisaged that an in-situ heater is available from the first cycle in 2013.

• Standard samples: e.g. powders, films, or liquids that fit in our standard sample holders.
• Non-standard samples: e.g. large, fragile, radioactive, or bio-hazards that do not fit in our standard sample holders, and would often be mounted in user-supplied sample environments.