X-Ray Diffraction

Rigaku SmartLab Diffractometer

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The Rigaku SmartLab Diffractometer is a multi-purpose instrument for general powder diffraction, thin-film (both reflectivity and high-resolution rocking curve analysis), low-volume powder analysis, analysis of samples in capillaries, pole figure/texture analysis, transmission and reflection SAXS, and high-temperature X-ray diffraction.

Features

  • Scintillation detector with graphite monochromator or D/teX Ultra 1-dimensional silicon strip detector with Ni Kb filter for rapid data collection.
  • Easily switchable Bragg/Brentano or parallel beam optics.
    • Incident beam 2-bounce Ge monochromator for high-resolution XRD
  • Eulerian cradle for measuring highly-textured samples and collecting data for pole figure analysis.
  • Anton Paar XRK900 stage for high-temperature XRD (air, N2, H2, CO atmospheres). 
  • Cu Ka radiation is standard. Co Ka and Mo Ka are also available.

Reservations and Training

To reserve time on this instrument, request training, or to learn more about its capabilities, etc, please contact:

Professor Adrian Brearley and Dr. Eric Peterson (cc Dr. Angelica Saenz-Trevizo)

brearley@unm.edu

ejpete@unm.edu

asaenztrevizo@unm.edu

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