There are two basic objectives in scientific analysis of tangible cultural properties: appraisal of authenticity, and investigation of materials for purposes of preservation or restoration. Targets of these analyses are buildings, sculptures, paintings, craft objects, old documents and so on.
Among the various analysis techniques, single crystal X-ray structure analysis can be regarded as the most effective analysis technique for acquiring knowledge about the 3-dimensional configuration of molecules. However, in single crystal X-ray structure analysis, there is also a major problem in that measurement cannot be done if the target...
For the analysis of powders by XRF, sample inhomogeneity due to segregation, grain size and mineralogical effects influence X-ray intensity and can cause analysis errors. It is therefore recommended to analyze powder samples after fine pulverizing as described in “Sample Preparation for X-ray Fluorescence Analysis II. Pulverizing methods of powder...
Hyphenated methodology combined with thermal analysis and other analysis methods has been widely applied to the investigation of complex phenomena. Thermo Mass Photo is a thermogravimetry-differential thermal analysis-mass spectrometry (TG-DTA-MS) instrument, which is one of the most widespread hyphenated systems, and a main product in the lineup of Rigaku’s evolved...
Thermo Mass Photo is a thermogravimetry-differential thermal analysis-mass spectrometry (TG-DTA-MS) instrument and a main product in the lineup of Rigaku’s evolved gas analytical systems. It consists of thermogravimetry-differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA) and photoionization mass spectrometry (PIMS) equipped with a skimmer-type interface. Weight change, endothermic or exothermic phenomena, and evolved gases...
SmartLab Studio II is an integrated X-ray diffraction software package for SmartLab 3, an automated multipurpose X-ray diffractometer. The package covers the full spectrum of operations required for X-ray diffraction analysis, including measurement, analysis, data display and reporting on a single platform. SmartLab Studio II is designed from the ground...
I would like to take this opportunity to address the recent acquisition of Agilent’s XRD business by Rigaku Corporation and the subsequent creation of a new combined Rigaku Oxford Diffraction single crystal group.
Our decision to make this acquisition was based on a number of things, but key among those...
