Rigaku Rotating Anode X-Ray Diffractometer
Location: B115 Carl A. Gerstacker Building
Contact: Ying Qi
Instructions: Rigaku Rotating Anode X-Ray Diffractometer SOP
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Rigaku Rotating Anode X-Ray Diffractometer: This instrument is ageneral powder diffractometer with Pole figure attachment. It is used in identification of compounds, quantification of compounds, measurement of crystal grain size and crystal distortions, measurement of crystallinity, measurement of lattice constant, as well as the measurement of texture.
Features
- Rigaku 12 kw high intensity rotary anode generator
- Graphite diffracted beam monochromator
- 2 wide-angle horizontal goniometers
- D/max-B control system
- Scintillation counter detector
- Fully computer automated Pole Figure attachment
Dr. Manjola Mancka of Pacific Industrial Development Corporation(PIDC) using the Rigaku Rotating Anode XRD to indentify the phases in her sample.