X-Ray Diffraction Instrumentation

Fast XRD analysis for routine quality control to academic research

From classroom teaching to routine measurements to discovery of the next breakthrough material, Thermo Scientific ARL EQUINOX
X-ray Diffractometers are designed to meet the needs of today's laboratories. Our portfolio of X-ray diffraction (XRD) benchtop instruments includes transportable systems ideal for mobile laboratories to models that offer grade resolution and a comprehensive number of features especially suitable for university and industrial settings. Our XRD instruments come with the unique ARL EQUINOX curved position sensitive detector that measures all diffraction peaks simultaneously across a wide angular range. In addition, our intuitive software provides fast answers with multiple options for exporting data.


X-ray diffractometers

Quickly and non-destructively characterize almost any material with our line of ARL EQUINOX X-ray Diffractometers. Our flexible family of instruments is designed to help laboratories get fast answers to a wide range of research needs. 

 

ARL EQUINOX 100 X-ray Diffractometer

Get a dedicated XRD instrument designed for QA/QC, academic, and routine X-ray diffraction applications with the compact, affordable Thermo Scientific ARL EQUINOX 100 X-ray Diffractometer.

Occupying a third of the space of a conventional diffractometer, this standalone, transportable benchtop instrument offers true flexibility. No external water cooling is required, and it plugs into a standard electrical power outlet.

This instrument simplifies operation without sacrificing speed or performance. Thanks to a specific real time detection mode, measurements are completed in a few seconds. 

  • The largest selection of sample holders on the market for benchtop XRD (transmission & reflection mode)
  • Very compact XRD benchtop for installation and use anywhere
  • High sample throughput (low analysis time)

 

 

ARL 9900 XRF/XRD Analyzer ARL 9900 Total Cement Analyzer ARL 9900 DRI Analyzer ARL 9900 Pot Flux Analyzer

Save money and achieve quality control in your industrial process with full simultaneous and sequential capabilities integrated into one instrument.

 

The Thermo Scientific ARL 9900 Simultaneous-Sequential XRF Series can be equipped with the innovative SmartGonio goniometer for simple, cost-effective configurations or the universal goniometer for more advanced, flexible analysis.

Up to 24 monochromator fixed channels ensure rapid and simultaneous analysis to meet the demand for high precision in various industries including steel, copper, aluminum, cement, and mining.

 

  • Complete chemical and phase analysis in one instrument
  • Ensures consistent quality in cement industry, aluminum smelting, sinter process, and DRI production
  • Reliable and fast results with tube above sample to prevent contamination

 

 

 

 

 

Achieve excellent process control and save fuel in your cement plant with both chemical and phase analysis in one simple operation.

 

The Thermo Scientific ARL 9900 Total Cement Analyzer combines X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) technologies for a better and more complete characterization of any given crystalline sample.
 

Various compounds can be controlled like quartz in raw meal, hot meal, free lime in clinker, clinker phases, additions in cement such as limestone, GBFS. or pozzolan or even clinker content in cement. Clinker phase analysis ensures consistent clinker quality, which is the key to high-performance concrete.

 

  • Complete chemical and phase analysis in ONE instrument
  • Ensures consistent quality of cement and clinker
  • Reliable and fast results with tube above sample to prevent contamination

 

 

 

 

Achieve excellent process control in your direct iron production process with both chemical and phase analysis in one simple operation.

 

The Thermo Scientific ARL 9900 DRI Analyzer combines X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) technologies for a better and more complete characterization of any given crystalline sample.

 

In the DRI/HBI processes various compounds can be controlled like the iron oxides and notably the FeO level, cementite, total iron and degree of metallization. This ensures consistent DRI quality which is key to a high-performance process.

 

  • Complete chemical and phase analysis in one instrument
  • Ensures consistent quality of DRI and HBI

 

Reliable results with tube above sample preventing contamination

 

 

 

 

 

 

Achieve excellent process control in your aluminum electrolysis process with both chemical and phase analysis in one simple operation.

 

The Thermo Scientific ARL 9900 Total Cement Analyzer combines X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) technologies for a better and more complete characterization of any given crystalline sample.

 

During the aluminum electrolysis process various compounds can be controlled like fluorite (CaF2), chiolite (excess AlF3), cryolite and corundum (α-Al2O3), total Ca and total Mg if needed. This ensures consistent electrolysis conditions, which are the key to a high-performance process.

 

  • Complete chemical and phase analysis in one instrument
  • Ensures consistent electrolysis performance

 

Reliable results with tube above sample preventing contamination

 

 

 

 


SolstiX XRD Software with Security Suite

Thermo Scientific SolstiX XRD Software with Security Suite is available with the complete range of ARL EQUINOX X-ray Diffractometers—enabling pharmaceutical companies to confidently achieve 21 CFR Part 11 compliance while getting the high-performance results they need.

SolstiX XRD Software
 

Confidently secure your laboratory data and its integrity using the SolstiX XRD Software with Security Suite.
 

This security package is available with our complete ARL EQUINOX X-ray diffractometer range and enables 21 CFR Part 11 compatibility.

  • Helps ensure safer and effective pharmaceutical formulations by X-ray diffraction
  • Extends ARL EQUINOX X-ray Diffractometers to 21 CFR Part 11 regulated labs
  • Performance and ease of use for all operators with electronic signature

 


Selection guide

The following table is designed to help customers compare our leading ARL EQUINOX X-ray Diffractometers.