Instrument Description
The micro-X-ray diffractometer (μXRD) analyzes qualitative and quantitative phases of organic and inorganic compounds and materials, such as:
Ores, minerals, ceramics, cement, construction materials, and soils
Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biomaterials, plastics, foils, and sheets
Corrosion products, environmental contaminants, and hazardous materials
Metals, alloys, castings, welds, and welded components
Thin films and coatings for the semiconductor industry
Applications
The μXRD can determine:
Grain alignment (texture) in polycrystalline materials
Exact orientation in mono-crystalline materials
Residual stresses
Microstructural properties (i.e., crystallite size, size distribution, microdeformations)
Ratio of amorphous and crystalline fractions
Precise lattice parameters
Specifications
Typical sample masses are less than 10 g.