ARL™ X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffractometer

The Thermo Scientific ARL X’TRA Companion is an advanced benchtop X-ray diffractometer for Rietveld routine analysis and process control QA/QC.

產品號碼	Type
IQLAAHGABLFABAMBOC	X-ray Diffractometer

產品號碼 IQLAAHGABLFABAMBOC

價格 (TWD)

Type:

X-ray Diffractometer

Advanced benchtop X-ray diffractometer. Thermo Scientific ARL X'TRA Companion is a θ/θ Bragg-Brentano benchtop X-ray diffractometer perfectly suited for routine analysis thanks to a state-of-the-art configuration, using the latest technical features to grant accuracy, precision, safety and ease of use.

Benefits of the ARL X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffractometer

Thermo Fisher Scientific continues to innovate with unique product solutions that support your analytical needs and improve process controls.

ARL X'TRA Companion diffractometer is perfectly designed to be a cost-effective solution for routine QC/QA in industrial laboratories. Thanks to its state-of-the art solid-state 2D detector, high resolution data is collected within minutes.

This robust and accurate benchtop X-ray diffractometer comes with one-click Rietveld quantification capabilities and automated result transmission to a LIMS, and it complies with international X-ray safety regulations.

ARL X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffractometer features

The Thermo Scientific ARL X’TRA Companion is a simple, easy-to-use benchtop XRD systems for routine analysis and more advanced applications.

XRD benchtop system
Configuration: θ/θ Bragg-Brentano geometry
Goniometer with stepping motors and optical encoders
X-Ray beam collimation obtained by mechanical slits, Soller Slits and variable beam knife
Solid state pixel detector (55x55μm pitch) of last generation for fast and resolute data collection
1-position sample holder or automated analysis with a 6-position sample changer
Cu or Co anode X-Ray tube
Optional integrated water cooling
Data processing with one-click Rietveld quantification capabilities
Automated result transmission to a LIMS
Easy to use and to install in various environment
Data treatment and applications: Qualitative and quantitative crystalline phase analysis / Degree of crystallinity calculation / Polymorph screening / Cell parameters, crystallite size and lattice strain determination / Rietveld refinement for structural characterization
Domains of application: Cement, Materials Science, Minerals, Geology, Nanomaterials, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Energy materials, Catalysts, Ceramics, Polymers, Metallurgy, Semiconductors, Mining, Teaching

From mining exploration to production

From exploration to analysis and processing, either online or in the laboratory, we have everything necessary to meet specifications for quality, environment and productivity. Thermo Scientific mining solutions provide reliable, accurate data and essential information for optimal process control.

Learn more about these solution for mining production.

規格

Detector TypeSolid State Pixel Detector

For Use With (Application)Cement, Coal and Minerals / Manufacturing and Processing / Geosciences / Materials Science

TypeX-ray Diffractometer

Unit SizeEach

常見問答集 (常見問題)

Can the Thermo Scientific ARL X'TRA Companion XRD be used for routine quality control?

Yes. The Thermo Scientific ARL X'TRA Companion XRD is designed for routine quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) environments where fast, reliable phase analysis is essential. Automated workflows, intuitive software, and optional sample changers help laboratories achieve consistent workflows with minimal operator training.

What applications is the Thermo Scientific ARL X'TRA Companion XRD optimized for?

The Thermo Scientific ARL X'TRA Companion XRD is optimized for phase identification, quantitative phase analysis, mineralogical analysis, crystallinity determination, and quality control. Common applications include cement manufacturing, mining and geology, battery materials, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, environmental research, and academic laboratories.

How does the Thermo Scientific ARL X'TRA Companion XRD improve laboratory productivity?

The Thermo Scientific ARL X'TRA Companion XRD is designed to improve laboratory productivity through automated sample handling, rapid data collection, integrated phase identification, one-click Rietveld refinement, and streamlined reporting. These features reduce manual intervention, improve workflow consistency, and enable faster turnaround for routine analyses.

What is crystallinity in XRD?

Crystallinity describes how ordered the atoms are within a material's crystal structure. XRD measures crystallinity by analyzing diffraction patterns, helping researchers evaluate crystal quality, compare processing conditions, monitor material performance, and characterize materials such as polymers, pharmaceuticals, and battery materials.

Can XRD measure amorphous materials?

Yes. While XRD is primarily used to identify and quantify crystalline phases, it can also estimate the amorphous content of a material when used with appropriate quantitative analysis methods, such as Rietveld refinement or PONCKS with an internal standard. This capability is important for applications including cement, glass, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials research.

View all ARL™ X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffractometer FAQs