Automatic X-ray diffractometer with a 4 kW generator (max. 60 kV, 100 mA), the X-ray lamp has a Co anode (Co-Kalpha, wavelength 1.789 Å), allowing the analysis of materials (powder samples and solid samples), there is also a posibility for micro-diffraction in the case of very small amount of available material. The goniometer of the instrument allows measurements using symmetric (Theta-Theta) and asymetric (omega-2Theta, GI-XRD) geometries.

The instrument will be use for measurements of reference and irradiated samples from the involved projects.

General parameters of the diffractometer

• Diffractometer: Empyream 3rd generation (Panalytical)
• Goniometer: Vertical, radius 240 mm
• Angular range: 0° < 2Theta < 160°
• X-ray source: Co anode (wavelenght Co-Kalpha = 1.789 Å)
• Automatic incident module iCore
• Focusing mirror for Co radiation
• Automatic secundary module dCore
• Detector: PIXcel 3D
• Automatic sample changer: 15 positions
• Programmable 5-axis Eulerian cradle (x,y,z, azimuth, tilt) with sample holder
• Software: Data Collector, HighScore+
• Database: PDF-4

Measuring configurations 

• Bragg-Brentano (reflection)
• Transmission
• Grazing incidence