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.
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
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
High-performance, Cartesian-geometry EDXRF elemental analyzer measures Na to U in solids, liquids, powders and thin films
X-ray CT
Detectors
2D X-ray detector with latest semiconductor technology designed for home lab diffractometers
