Bragg-BrentanoHD is the latest addition to PANalytical’s portfolio of PreFIX optical modules. This solution provides powder diffraction data of the quality comparable with traditional powder diffraction setup with a receiving slit, allowing to benefit from the high-speed data collection using one- and two-dimensional detectors.
XRD analysis in combination with the Rietveld method enables the quantification of hydrated cementitious systems containing cement, blast-furnace slag and fly ash. The aim of the analysis approach is to determine all occurring crystalline phases and to distinguish between the amorphous contents originating from blast-furnace slag, fly ash and amorphous or ill-crystalline phases formed during the hydration reaction. The investigation of the time dependent decrease of the amorphous blast-furnace slag and fly ash content enables to follow the reaction of these materials and to determine the overall degree of reaction. In order to quantify the different amorphous contents, internal and external standard methods as well as hkl-approaches can be applied.
In this webinar we will start with a basic introduction to the total scattering technique and PDF analysis. The pair distribution function (PDF) provides the probability of finding atoms separated by a certain distance; useful information about the long and short range ordering of the atoms in the materials can be extracted from the analysis of the PDF.
X-ray diffraction in combination with Rietveld analysis allows a quantification of complex materials like blended cements.
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In this X’Press we would like to share with you how Aurubis manage their analytical challenges. We would also like you to get acquainted with new software releases.
In this webinar theory behind multilayer thickness and composition analysis by XRF will be discussed, with several application examples with actual measurements presented, including coatings on steel.
In this webinar an overview of X-ray scattering methods will be presented that are commonly applied for the non-destructive characterization of textured and randomly oriented polycrystalline layers.
During the webinar you will learn how XRD helps to optimize production efficiency in three case studies.
Grazing incidence small-angle X-ray scattering (GISAXS) is applied to thin surface layers containing nanoparticles, pores and other nonhomogeneities with dimensions in the range 1 – 100 nm. GISAXS is used to obtain information about the size, shape and alignment of these nanoscale features.
In the October 2013 issue of Steel Times International magazine, you can learn more about the use of XRD in optimizing ore beneficiation, sinter preparation, DRI and the resultant steel.
This webinar presents an insight in the extensive upgrading possibilities available to users of X’Pert PRO MPD, X’Pert Powder and X’Pert³ XRD systems, as well as the Empyrean XRD system, available within the PANalytical Life Cycle Management program. Join us to learn about the numerous opportunities to extend the application horizon of your current XRD system.
This webinar will introduce you to the graphical user interface of HighScore and the basic ideas behind it. It will cover customization, the document model, editing and displaying of data and parameter sets.