X-Ray Analysis

Main specifications

1. GeniX 3D Cu High flux very long focus (30W generator - 50kV / 0.6 mA)

2. Eiger 2R 1M DECTRIS detector

3. Detector stage: 45-4500mm (sample to detector); q_min ≤ 0.01 nm-1, q_max ≥ 49 nm-1

4. Collimation Size: 0.15mm~2.4mm, resolution=0.001 mm

5. Sample chamber works in both vacuum and atmospheric mode, while keeping incident and reflected beam path in vacuum

6. Interchangeable holders for solution (multicapillary holder, 27 positions) and multiple solids and powders (multi-solid, 15 positions), and gels (rack of 8 cells)

7. Advanced GI-W/SAXS module

8. High temperature sample stage: -150°C to 350°C

9. Modular force stage: 0-20N, resolution=0.001N; 0-200N, resolution=0.01N

Main functions

1. Able to analyse solids, powders, thin films, gels and liquid/solution samples. To determine their size distribution, volume fraction, surface area, porosity, particle shapes, wall thickness, nanoscale packing arrangements, periodic nature of a nanoparticle, crystallinity, orientation and phase transition analysis

2. Highly focused Cu radiation with strong intensity. "Live view" with updated image during acquisition. Vacuum enclosure of optics to minimize air scattering. Able to characterize the size and structure of nanoparticles as large as 500nm. Able to perform temperature/stress variation experiments, and GI-W/SAXS thin film experiment in vacuum