Equipment

Powder DiffractometerParametersIn situ Sample EnvironmentAdditional information
STOE “GEORGE”– Mo Kα1-radiation
– Primary beam monochromator
– DECTRIS Mythen PSD linear detector
– Debye-Scherrer (transmission) geometry
– Capillary sample holder or flat sample holders
– Automatic capillary changer for up to 10 non-air sensitive samples in capillaries with OD ≤ 0.5 mm.  
– HT1 furnace (RT – 900˚C, open-end quartz capillary OD = 0.5 mm only)– Full training is provided for new users.
-Upon request, the automatic capillary sample changer can be installed for measurements of up to 10 non-air sensitive capillaries of outer diameter ≤ 0.5 mm; capillaries must retain their funnel for installation into the sample changer.
– Upon request, HT1 furnace can be installed only on Friday afternoon for measurements over weekend.
STOE “RINGO”– Mo Kα1-radiation
– Primary beam monochromator
– DECTRIS Mythen PSD linear detector
– Debye-Scherrer (transmission) geometry
– Capillary sample holder or flat sample holders    
– Cryostream (-193 ˚C (80 K) – 200˚C)
– HT2 furnace (RT –1450˚C, non-corrosive very small gas flow)
– battery holder (RT only)
– For measurements with Cryostream, the sample can be either in ordinary capillary or in capillary which is sealed under protective atmosphere (i.e. Ar, N2 etc.).
– For measurements with HT2 furnace, the sample must be in the special flow capillary tube with custom dimensions; tubes are different (quartz, sapphire) depending on the necessary temperature range.
PANalytical Empyrean “JOHN”– Cu Kα1-radiation – Bragg-Brentano (reflection) θ – 2θ geometry,   No sample environmentAvailable only for room-temperature measurements with flat holders.
PANalytical Empyrean “PAUL”– Cu Kα1-radiation -Bragg-Brentano (reflection) θ – 2θ geometry   No sample environmentAvailable only for room-temperature measurements with flat holders.