Thermo Scientific™ 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 ARL™ EQUINOX 100 X-ray Diffractometer. Occupying a third of the space of a conventional diffractometer, this stand-alone, transportable benchtop instrument offers true flexibility.
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Get a dedicated XRD instrument designed for QA/QC, academic, and routine X-ray diffraction applications with the compact, affordable ARL™ EQUINOX 100 X-ray Diffractometer. Occupying a third of the space of a conventional diffractometer, this stand-alone, transportable benchtop instrument offers true flexibility. This instrument simplifies operation without sacrificing speed or performance. Thanks to a specific real time detection mode, measurements are completed in a few seconds.
- Unique ARL EQUINOX curved detector measures all diffraction peaks simultaneously across a wide angular range. Analysis is completed in just a few minutes on most samples regardless of resolution requirements.
- Measurement in real time over 110° 2Ø
- No scanning required
- Micro-focus X-Ray source with a high intensity optic
- No external water cooling and plugging into a standard power supply
- Many sample holders are available for: powders in transmission and reflection mode, bulks, thin films, in-situ studies, as well as automated analysis thanks to a dedicated sample changer
- Easy to use and to install in various environment: laboratory, mobile laboratory, van
- Treatment and applications: Phase identification, Quantification, Degree of crystallinity, Cell parameters, Crystallite size, Lattice strain, Crystal structure, Rietveld analysis, Transition phase, Thin film analysis (GIXRD, XRR)
- Domains of application: Materials Science, Minerals, Geology, Nanomaterials, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Energy materials, Catalysts, Ceramics, Polymers, Metallurgy, Semiconductors, Mining, Cement, Teaching
Determine the amorphous content of compounds using ARL EQUINOX 100 X-ray diffractometer
The amorphous content of compounds in various industrial applications, including pharmaceutical preparations and bulk metallic glasses (BMG), significantly affects their properties. X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a common method for determining the amorphous content. In this application note, The Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ EQUINOX 100 X-ray diffractometer, equipped with a custom-designed micro-focus X-ray tube, is introduced as a portable instrument suitable for this purpose. The ARL EQUINOX 100 can evaluate the amorphous content in glass and quartz mixtures using standard-less deconvolution approaches like MAUD or JADE with reasonable precision down to around 25% amorphous content.
XRD investigation of ibuprofen with ARL EQUINOX 100
X-ray diffraction (XRD), is a widely used technique in pharmaceutical research and production quality control, which allows for the investigation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other compounds. In this application note, The Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ EQUINOX Series is introduced as a range of XRD instruments suitable for various applications, from routine analysis to advanced research-grade systems. The ARL EQUINOX 100, equipped with a high-brilliance micro-focus tube, is portable and capable of fast data collection using a unique curved position sensitive detector (CPS). It is highlighted as being particularly useful for transmission mode measurements.
Characterize pharmaceutical products with the ARL EQUINOX 100 X-ray benchtop diffractometer
X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a crucial technique in the structural and phase characterization of pharmaceutical products, playing a key role from drug discovery to quality control. In this application note, the Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ EQUINOX 100 benchtop XRD instrument is introduced and offers a cost-effective solution for various pharmaceutical applications, from initial polymorph screening to extensive research studies. The instrument provides fast data collection times due to its CPS detector, allowing for quicker decision-making and processing of samples. It can perform both transmission and reflection mode measurements, and optional sample stages such as capillary stage and controlled atmosphere cell provide flexibility for various applications.
Improve explosive detection with the ARL EQUINOX 100 X-ray Diffractometer
Despite relatively low case numbers compared to other forensic applications, improving explosive detection techniques is crucial due to the persistent threat of attacks by terrorist organizations and criminals. X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a powerful method in analyzing crystalline materials and mixtures to identify explosive materials. In this application note, the Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ EQUINOX 100 benchtop XRD instrument is highlighted as a transportable and versatile tool that meets the requirements of forensic science. The ARL EQUINOX 100 XRD can collect data of explosives within five-minute measurement time. The combination of MDI JADE 2010 and ICDD pdf 4 organics database allows qualitative and quantitative phase analysis (WPF Rietveld refinement) of the samples.
XRD analysis using the ARL EQUINOX 100 X-ray Diffractometer
X-ray diffraction (XRD) is essential for investigating powder and bulk samples, as it provides valuable information about crystalline structures that complements findings from other analytical techniques. In this application note, Thermo Fisher Scientific discusses the role of drug analysis in modern forensic science, emphasizing the importance of XRD analyses. The Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ EQUINOX 100 benchtop XRD instrument is highlighted for its reliable data collection and analysis capabilities. It can measure drug related samples within 10-minute measurement time. The combination of MDI JADE 2010 and ICDD pdf 4 organics database allows qualitative and quantitative phase analysis (WPF Rietveld refinement) of the samples.
Investigate CIGS solar cells with ARL EQUINOX 100 X-ray Diffractometer and ARL QUANT'X EDXRF Spectrometer
The combination of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (EDXRF) is an effective method for quality control and research analysis of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) solar cells. In this application note, Thermo Fisher Scientific discusses the analysis of CIGS solar cells, an important material for thin-film solar cell technology. The Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ EQUINOX 100 X-ray Diffractometer is presented as a suitable instrument for fast screening of thin film samples using grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXRD). The ARL EQUINOX 100 X-ray Diffractometer can perform a full GIXRD scan of CIGS solar cells within two-minute measurement time, which can distinguish between different structure types, the amorphous/crystalline character of the sample, and even between different layers in the same module.
