Benchtop x-ray diffractometer for routine analysis

Achieve high-precision phase analysis and crystalline characterization effortlessly with this advanced benchtop X-ray diffractometer, designed for rapid data collection and seamless integration into your laboratory workflows.

Conducts Precise Material Analysis and Quantification

The ARL X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffractometer from Thermo Fisher Scientific is a benchtop solution designed for high-precision material analysis. It features a θ/θ Bragg-Brentano geometry and a solid-state pixel detector, enabling rapid and accurate data collection. Ideal for applications in cement, minerals, and pharmaceuticals, it supports routine QC/QA and advanced characterization tasks involving crystalline phase analysis and Rietveld refinement. The diffractometer handles a variety of samples with a 1-position holder or a 6-position changer for automation. Seamlessly integrate this instrument into your lab’s process with automated data transmission to LIMS and enjoy compliance with international X-ray safety standards. Optional configurations include water cooling and different X-ray tube anodes for material-specific analysis.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational efficiency with rapid, high-resolution data collection.
  • Facilitates precise quantitative analysis, reducing time-to-result in QC/QA tasks.
  • Integrates easily into existing workflows with automated LIMS data transmission.
  • Provides versatility for multiple industries with customizable sample handling options.
  • Ensures safety and compliance with international X-ray regulations.

General


Applications
Chemicals,Polymers,Ceramics,Metallurgy,Nanomaterials,Pharmaceuticals,Geology,Energy materials,Semiconductors,Mining,Minerals,Catalysts,Cement
End products
Nanoparticles,Silicones,Copper ore,Aluminum sheets,Polymer composites,Polymer films,Steel alloys,Pharmaceutical tablets,Ceramic tiles,Portland cement,Clinker,Semiconductor wafers,Gold ore,Limestone,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Battery components,Solar cells,Silica,Silica sand,Quartz,Iron ore,Automotive catalysts,Porcelain
Steps before
Sample preparation,Grinding,Mixing
Steps after
Data analysis,Report generation,Crystalline phase analysis
Input ingredients
cement,coal,minerals,samples,geosciences materials,manufacturing materials,materials science samples
Output ingredients
crystalline phase analysis,degree of crystallinity,polymorph screening,cell parameters,crystallite size,lattice strain determination,Rietveld refinement results
Market info
Thermo Fisher Scientific is renowned for providing innovative scientific instruments, laboratory equipment, and engineered-to-order solutions across various industries, esteemed for their high-quality products and expertise in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology sectors.

Technical Specifications


Configuration
θ/θ Bragg-Brentano geometry
Detector Type
Solid State Pixel Detector
Detector Pitch
55x55μm
Sample Holder
1-position or 6-position sample changer
X-Ray Tube
Cu or Co anode
Cooling Option
Optional integrated water cooling
Data Processing
One-click Rietveld quantification
Automation
Automated result transmission to a LIMS
Domains of Application
Cement,Geosciences,Minerals,Materials Science
Applications
Qualitative/quantitative crystalline phase analysis

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
θ/θ Bragg-Brentano geometry
Automation Level
One-click Rietveld quantification
Data Collection Time
Within minutes
Sample Handling
1-position or automated 6-position sample changer
Compliance
International X-ray safety regulations
Result Transmission
Automated to LIMS
Operation Type
Routine QC/QA

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Application domains
Cement,Materials Science,Minerals,Geology,etc.

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Benchtop
Geometry
θ/θ Bragg-Brentano
Sample Holder
1-position or 6-position sample changer
X-Ray Tube
Cu or Co Anode
Detector Type
Solid State Pixel Detector,55x55μm pitch
Control Panel Type
Easy-to-use interface
Cooling Option
Optional integrated water cooling
Goniometer
Stepping Motors and Optical Encoders
X-Ray Beam Collimation
Mechanical Slits,Soller Slits,and Variable Beam Knife

Custom Options


X-Ray Tube Anode Material
Cu or Co