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Geology and minerals

Geology

Phase, elemental and chemical 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 employs a small analyzing area and an 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.

Application Notes

The following application notes are relevant to this industry

XRD

WDXRF

EDXRF

X-ray Imaging

X-ray CT, Computed tomography

Rigaku recommends the following systems:


WDXRF

Sequentielles WDRFA Spektrometer zur Analyse der Elemente von O bis U in Feststoffen, Flüssigkeiten und Pulvern

Sequenzielles WDRFA-Spektrometer mit hoher Leistung, Röhre oberhalb der Probe, mit ZSX Guidance Systemsoftware

High-power, tube-below, sequential WDXRF spectrometer with new ZSX Guidance expert system software

Single crystal

Fast, flexible single crystal X-ray diffractometer with the latest generation sources and HPC X-ray detectors, perfect for any crystallography lab

A benchtop single crystal X-ray diffractometer with the latest technology HPC X-ray detector, ideal for self-service crystallography.

An upgradeable single crystal X-ray diffractometer for structural analysis of small molecule samples

Single crystal X-ray diffractometer with high-flux microfocus rotating anode X-ray generator

Single crystal X-ray diffractometer with custom enclosure and flexibility for easy integration of accessory components

XRD

New 6th-generation general purpose benchtop XRD system for phase i.d and phase quantification

Highly versatile multipurpose X-ray diffractometer with built-in intelligent guidance

High-performance, multi-purpose XRD system for applications ranging from R&D to quality control

Small Molecule

User-inspired data collection and data processing software for small molecule and protein crystallography

Automated tool for performing in situ crystallography experiments on existing X-ray diffractometers

Protein

Automated tool for performing in situ crystallography experiments on existing X-ray diffractometers

EDXRF

New 60 kV EDXRF system featuring QuantEZ software and optional standardless analysis

New variable collimator small spot 60 kV EDXRF system featuring QuantEZ software.

High-performance, Cartesian-geometry EDXRF elemental analyzer measures Na to U in solids, liquids, powders and thin films

X-ray CT

High-speed, stationary sample microtomography of large samples

High-resolution benchtop microtomography of large samples

Detectors

2D X-ray detector with latest semiconductor technology designed for home lab diffractometers

Compact, highly sensitive X-ray detector for single crystal applications