X-Ray Diffractometry

X-Ray Diffractometer | PANalytical, Empyrean with Anton Paar Cryo & Humidity Chamber (CHC plus+) and Low-Temperature Chamber (TTK 600)

Location: LFG, Haberstraße 9a, 91058 Erlangen, Room U1.825

An X-ray diffractometer is an instrument used to study the structure of crystalline phases in materials. X-ray diffraction takes place in the sample and the diffraction angles and intensities are measured.

M. Sc. Matthias Kawalek

The XRD Empyrean Series 2 diffractometer (Bragg-Brentano geometry) is equipped with a Cu-alpha X-ray tube and a PIXcel3D detector. Several sample holders are available for measurements:

  • Reflection-transmission spinner:
    o Membrane holder
    o Powder sample holder
  • Sample holder for planar substrates (reflection)
  • Anton Paar TTK 600:
    o Powder measurement (static)
    o Nitrogen cooling for low temperature measurements
    o Temperature range
    -193 °C to 450 °C with vacuum
    -193 °C to 300 °C without vacuum
  • Anton Paar CHC plus+ humidity chamber
    o Powder measurement (static)
    o Air cooling: temperature range -5 °C to 300 °C
    o Relative humidity from 5% to 95%

https://www.malvernpanalytical.com/en/products/product-range/empyrean-range/empyrean

Further information to follow