Welcome to the Diffraction User Center

The Diffraction User Center (DUC) is part of the High Temperature Materials Laboratory (HTML), which is a DOE User Facility dedicated to solving materials problems that limit the efficiency and reliability of systems for power generation and energy conversion, distribution, storage and use. The DUC provides world-class facilities and a staff of technical experts for determining the structure of materials, using x-ray, synchrotron, and neutron diffraction techniques.

Click here for step by step instructions for the proposal process, agreement process, and publication process for accessing the HTML User Center facility.

The principal contact is Dr. E. Andrew Payzant, DUC User Center Leader; tel. (865) 574-6538, e-mail payzanta@ornl.gov.