Rigaku: Leading with Innovation X-ray Diffraction & Elemental Analysis
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Benchtop WDXRF elemental analyzer for biofuels
Primini BioFuel
Measures P, Cl and S using ASTM methods
Rigaku's Primini Biofuel is suitable for phosphorus analysis in bio-diesel for EN14214 and ASTM D6751. It is optimized for sub-ppm detection limits of P, S and Cl and features easy operation without chemical treatment of the samples. Easy sample preparation and operation reduces the need for a highly skilled operator. For more >
X-ray microscope
nano3DX
Microtomography of large samples at high resolution
Rigaku's nano3DX is a true X-ray microscope (XRM) with the ability to measure relatively large samples at high resolution. This is accomplished by using a high-powered rotating anode X-ray source and a high-resolution CCD imager. The rotating anode provides for fast data acquisition and the ability to switch anode materials easily to optimize the data acquisition. For more >
Conferences and Workshops
PITTCON in New Orleans
PITTCON 2015
PITTCON will be held in New Orleans in 2015, which should be a bit warmer compared to last year's meeting in Chicago. Please plan to visit Rigaku's team if you attend the PITTCON exposition next year.

Rigaku will be sponsoring, attending or exhibiting at the following conferences and trade shows:

59th Biophysical Society Meeting
Baltimore, MD
February 7 – 11, 2015

See the complete list >
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Thin Film Training Textbook cover   Thin Film Training Textbook
High-resolution X-ray Diffraction Method (Part 12)
Rigaku Corporation

There are two theories on diffraction phenomena by crystallization: the kinematical theory and the dynamical theory. Since semiconductor crystals such as Si, Ge, GaAs, and GaN feature high perfection (near-perfect uniformity of lattice constants and crystal orientation), the dynamical theory of diffraction is applied to substrates made of these crystals. When rocking curve measurements are performed to evaluate the composition and film thickness of epitaxial films grown on such semiconductor substrate crystals, the measurement results are generally analyzed using the dynamical theory of diffraction. This month we begin to discuss the dynamical theory of diffraction and its use in evaluating epitaxial films. For more >
Rigaku Journal cover   Featured Rigaku Journal Article
Multipurpose X-ray diffractometer equipped with Kα₁ optical system
and ab initio powder crystal structure analysis

A. Nedu, Application Laboratory, Rigaku Corporation

A Johansson type monochromator utilizing a Ge (111) curved single crystal monochromatizes X-rays to the Kα₁ line. Rigaku's SmartLab diffractometer has a unique solution, which allows switching between divergent Bragg-Brentano geometry for reflection X-ray powder diffraction and convergent beam geometry for transmission X-ray powder diffraction without the need to change the monochromator. In this paper, details of the solution are discussed together with an application example of ab initio structure determination on mestanolone and salicylic acid. For more >
Analysis of Lube Oils   EDXRF Application Note
Analysis of Lube Oils
Applied Rigaku Technologies

Quality control and quality assurance during the lube oil manufacturing process is essential, as various formulations give different lubricity properties. A fast, simple method of analyzing lube oils is important throughout the QC/QA process. Rigaku meets this industry need with a high-performance low-cost benchtop EDXRF system. Rugged and reliable, the NEX QC+ is an ideal tool, with simple and intuitive software for the non-technical operator. For more >
ultra low sulfur in auto fuels   WDXRF Application Note
Analysis of P, S and Cl in Bio-diesel and Bio-ethanol
Using the Primini Biofuel

Rigaku Corporation

Utilization of non-fossil fuels such as bio-ethanol and bio-diesel has increased, in addition to efficient use of conventional fossil fuels such as hydrocarbon fuels, for prevention of global warming. The contents of phosphorus, sulfur and chlorine in conventional fuels have been reduced for protection of engines and catalysts in addition to the prevention of air pollution. Likewise, the contents of the elements for biofuels are regulated.

In the analysis of biofuels, content of oxygen and CH ratio influence the analysis results of these elements. We have developed a new method to correct for the influence using scattering X-rays from samples. For more >
McCrone Group   Customers in the Spotlight
The D/MAX RAPID II at the McCRONE group in suburban Chicago, USA

The McCRONE Group is a company located in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois providing analytical services for industry. Their primary focus is micro-area and particle analysis using optical microscopes, SEM with an elemental analysis, TEM and X-ray diffraction.

Dr. Joseph R. Swider is responsible for X-ray diffraction analysis for the company. Since McCRONE specializes in micro-area and particle analysis, he runs two D/MAX RAPID IIs combined with the latest 150 mm VariMAX confocal mirror optics (CMF) and microfocus rotating anode X-ray generator. For more >
Bragg's Law   Material Analysis in the News
News for December 2014

Each month we highlight material analysis stories that have been covered in the press. News for December >
book cover   Scientific Book Review
Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation
By Bill Nye, St. Martin's Press, 2014, 320 pages, ISBN-13: 9781250007131

Bill Nye's new book offers a fun, fresh approach to evolution and a number of other popular science hot topics, such as GMOs, cloning, and antibiotics. Rather than simply say Creationism is wrong and evolution is right, Nye builds a logical argument through a series of short, well-constructed chapters. For more >
periodic table background w/ test tubes   Recent Scientific Papers of Interest
Papers for November 2014

Recent Scientific Papers of Interest is a monthly compilation of material analysis papers appearing in recently released journals and publications. See papers >
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