The PANalytical X'Pert PRO is a precision powder diffractometer for characterizing the composition of polycrystalline materials. The X’Pert gives narrow peak shapes sufficient for peak broadening (crystalline size/strain) analysis and Rietveld refinement.
Specifications/Capabilities
- Vertical circle θ/θ goniometer
- Bragg-Brentano (parafocusing) and parallel beam geometries
- Oxford Phenix cryostat (liquid He) for in situ cooling (293 – 11 K)
- Anton Paar HTK-1200N furnace stage for in situ heating (25 – 1200 °C)
- Diffracted beam monochromator
- 15 position automatic sample changer/
- X-ray Source: Sealed tube: copper target
- Detectors: X’Celerator Scientific 1D position-sensitive detector; Gas-filled proportional counter
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Staff/Contact
Jordan Cox, Ph.D
13-4027
Building 13
60 Vassar Street
Cambridge, MA
Charlie Settens, PhD
13-4013
Building 13
60 Vassar Street (rear)
Cambridge, MA
Reservation Rules
Only qualified users can reserve and use the instrument. Reservations are limited to 4 hours of instrument time.
Location
13-4027
60 Vassar Street (rear)
Cambridge, MA