The ResQ CQL analyzer offers first responders, border protection and law enforcement an advanced method for identifying potential chemical threats in an improved tactical form factor, thus improving functionality particularly in high stress environments.
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Mining and refining
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ZSX Primus IV High power, tube above, sequential WDXRF spectrometer with new ZSX Guidance expert system software |
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ZSX Primus II High power, tube above, sequential WDXRF spectrometer with mapping and superior light element performance |
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Supermini200 Benchtop tube below sequential WDXRF spectrometer analyzes F through U in solids, liquids and powders |
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Simultix 15 High throughput tube below multi-channel simultaneous WDXRF spectrometer analyzes Be through U |
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RAPID II Curved imaging plate (IP) XRD system features an extremely large aperture and a choice of rotating anode or sealed tube X-ray sources |
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Ultima IV High-performance, multi-purpose XRD system for applications ranging from R&D to quality control |
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MiniFlex New 6th-generation general purpose benchtop XRD system for phase i.d and phase quantification |
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XRD and XRF for phase and elemental analysis
In studying planetary processes and makeup of the Earth, geologists routinely analyze the composition and molecular structure of rock and mineral samples. Long having been central tools in geological research, X-ray analytical techniques have become more powerful with small spot excitation, mapping, and standardless quantitative analysis. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is the key technique for characterizing the element composition of geological materials. The latest generation of wavelength dispersive XRF instrumentation employ a small analyzing area and a XY-stage to automatically make multiple measurements of a sample to produce a chemical composition map. X-ray diffraction (XRD) is employed to quantitatively measure phase composition. Rietveld analysis of X-ray diffraction data is now recognized as the most powerful method available for quantitative crystalline phase analysis. Rigaku technology and expertise provide a number of unique solutions for these determinations.