Precision X-ray Diffraction Instruments for Advanced Research
In Scintag we pioneered the use of energy dispersive solid state detectors for x-ray diffraction applications. With the use of this detector, we developed a versatile x-ray optical design providing unprecedented resolution and data accuracy at a highly reduced acquisition time.
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There are several possible applications for our systems. A brief slideshow of some possible applications of our systems is available online. These applications include: Qualitative Phase Analysis (applicable to almost all solid materials), Quantitative Phase Analysis, Texture Analysis, Residual Stress Analysis, Non-Ambient Temperature XRD, Crystallographic Analysis, Crystallinity, High Resolution, Thin Film, Low Angle, and Retained Austinite.
Industrial applications include: Biosciences, Ceramics, Chemicals (catalysts, polymers), Geology (geological surveys, mining, museums, petroleum), Metallurgy (aluminum, automotive, steel, precious metals), Nuclear, Pharmaceuticals, and Semiconductors (chip makers, disk drives, ingots).In 1980, we pioneered the use of energy dispersive solid state detectors for x-ray diffraction applications. With the use of this detector, we developed a versatile x-ray optical design providing unprecedented resolution and data accuracy at a highly reduced acquisition time. Our diffractometers have a wide range of optional attachments, covering practically all known techniques of x-ray analysis.
Research-Ready with Reagents and Standards
Gentaur is proud to supply not only advanced XRD systems but also a full range of lab reagents and materials for your complete workflow, including:
- bmim Cl, bmim PF6, emim BF4, emimbf4 – trusted ionic liquids for materials science
- Silica gel G, PEG-it, putrescine, neopentyl glycol, sucrose palmitate
- Rongalite, Dragendorff reagent, Ponceau S stain, Ponceau S staining
- Pipes sesquisodium salt, SDS-PAGE running buffer, SDS buffer
- Steapsin, menadione sodium, 10x MOPS buffer
- Colistin powder, colistin sulphate, anhydrous caffeine
- N-hexane, petroleum ether 60–80, n-amyl alcohol, p-nitrophenol
- balsam, corn meal agar, crystal violet agar
- Sodium azide PBS, dithiothreitol storage, litmus reddener
- PD₂(dba)₃, Vitride, TPTZ, vanillin
We also offer veterinary diagnostics, including brucellosis tests for dogs, and comprehensive kits for viral disease detection in animals.
✅ Ionic Liquids & Solvents
- emim BF4, emimbf4, bmim Cl, bmim PF6 – high-purity ionic liquids for electrochemistry, catalysis, and green synthesis
- n-hexane price, n amyl alcohol, n-amyl alcohol, petroleum ether 60–80 – solvents for extraction, chromatography, and sample prep
✅ Stains, Buffers & Protein Tools
- ponceau S stain, ponceau stain, ponceau staining, ponceau S staining – reliable protein detection dyes
- crystal violet agar, corn meal agar – microbiological media for fungi and Gram staining
- sds buffer, sds page running buffer, running buffer for SDS PAGE, 10x MOPS buffer – optimized electrophoresis and protein analysis buffers
- pipes sesquisodium salt, litmus, bromothymol – pH indicators and biological buffer systems
✅ Enzymes, Preservatives & Biochemicals
- steapsin – enzymatic digestion for lipid studies
- putrescine, neopentyl glycol, sucrose palmitate, anhydrous caffeine, vanillin – molecular biology and flavor compound standards
- menadione sodium – synthetic vitamin K analogue for biochemical assays
- sodium azide pbs, dithiothreitol storage – preservative and reducing agent for molecular biology workflows
✅ Reagent Kits, Catalysts & Diagnostics
- tptz (2,4,6-tripyridyl-s-triazine) – reagent for ferric reducing antioxidant power assays
- dragendorff reagent – alkaloid detection in plant chemistry
- pd2(dba)3, pd2dba3, vitride – organometallic catalysts for advanced synthesis
Detectors
X-ray diffractometers may be equipped with several types of x-ray detectors depending upon the requirements of the application. Solid-state Si x-ray detectors provide the best resolution at high measurement speed in x-ray powder diffraction analysis. Scintillation x-ray detectors provide the highest counting speed at a low cost. Position sensitive x-ray detectors allow for extremely fast data collection in a limited angular range, such as in stress analysis.
- Peltier-cooled Si X-ray detector Peltier Detector
- PSD Position Sensitive Detector
- Scintillation detector Scintillation Detector
- LN2 Cooled Detector LN2 Detector
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Attachments and Auxiliary Components
1. Position Sample Changer
The sample changer is designed for non-stop x-ray analysis of up to 34 samples in a sequence automatically under software control. The changer provides random access to sample position, so that samples can be measured in arbitrary order.
The design of the sample changer is based on a chain mechanism that uses the unique feature of goniometer - a wide hole through the goniometer along its main axis. This space is used by the sample changer to store additional samples in the amount, that could not be supported with the ordinary disk sample changers.
Like other sample changers, it has also an advantage of sample spinning, that decreases dependence of measurement results from possible sample non-homogeneity or preferred orientation it its surface plane. The spinning motor is available with different gearbox ratios to accommodate the customer requirements. The standard spinning speed is 120 rpm's.
Another useful feature is called "push in place", that means that a currently measured sample is automatically lifted up precisely by 3mm to be positioned in the goniometer center, while the adjacent samples remain in lower position, thus eliminating possible low-angle restrictions due to close-in neighboring sample. This makes it possible to use this sample changer in grazing-incidence diffraction geometry when necessary.
The sample changer mounting on the goniometer is designed for easy installation and removal. After initial alignment, the changer does not need realignment when being removed and installed back. The sample positioning is highly accurate and reproducible due to optical sensor control of the position. The sample positioning and spinning is provided by two synchronous motors with appropriate gearboxes.
Sample changers are supplied with a set of 34 top loading sample holder cups for powder samples. Side loading and back loading sample holder cups are available for an additional charge. This makes the device suitable for practically all types of samples and methods of sample preparation.
2. Position Spinning Sample Changer
The sample changer is designed for non-stop x-ray analysis of up to 12 samples in a sequence automatically under software control. The changer provides random access to sample position, so that samples can be measured in arbitrary order.
Compared to a single-sample holder, it has also an advantage of sample spinning, that decreases dependence of measurement results from possible sample non-homogeneity or preferred orientation it its surface plane. The spinning motor is available with different gearbox ratios to accommodate the customer requirements. The standard spinning speed is 120 rpm's.
Another useful feature is called "push in place," that means that a currently measured sample is automatically lifted up precisely by 3mm to be positioned in the goniometer center, while the adjacent samples remain in lower position, thus eliminating possible low-angle restrictions due to close-in neighboring sample. This makes it possible to use this sample changer in grazing-incidence diffraction geometry when necessary.
The sample changer mounting on the x-ray goniometer is designed for easy installation and removal. After initial alignment the changer does not need realignment when being removed and installed back. The mounting stability is ensured by a 20mm centering bolt that fits to the 20mm centering hole of the goniometer. The sample positioning is highly accurate and reproducible due to optical position control sensor. The sample positioning and spinning is provided by two synchronous motors with appropriate gearboxes.
3. Spinning Single-Sample Holder
The spinning single-sample holder has the option to continuously spin the sample in its own plane during measurement. This helps to accurately measure and perform phase analysis on samples not sufficiently uniform in their structure or having some preferred orientation in the surface plane.
The sample cup supplied with this attachment is suitable for practically all types of samples and methods of sample preparation.
4. Closed High/Low-Temperature
The versatile closed cycle system has found a role in many applications.
Theory of Operation:
Refrigeration is produced as compressed helium gas. Gas is expanded in the Displex expander. The expander is supplied helium gas from a helium compressor through a flexible hose. Following expansion, refrigeration is created at the expander sample tip. Through a second hose, the helium gas returns to the compressor to complete the closed loop. No helium is consumed in this process.
Key Product Features:
- Helium cooled with an operating range from 10K to 350K
- Re-circulating closed loop cryogenic pump
- Digital PID temperature controller with RTD sensor and RS232 computer interface
- Complete software support under native DMSNT software
- High transparency beryllium window sample cover
- Stainless steel design
- Able to operate continuously for 10,000 hours without maintenance (essential for long term experiments)
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Attachments and Auxiliary Components
Our diffraction instruments have a modular design, making it easy to expand their functionality and/or reconfigure the hardware for a different application. While the main base of the system - the goniometer and x-ray source - remains the same, all other components are optional and interchangeable. The attachments are arranged alphabetically.
- 12-pos Sample Changer
- 12-Position Sample Changer
- 34-position Sample Changer
- Channel-Cut Analyzer
- Channel-Cut Crystal Analyzer
- Closed High/Low Attachment
- Closed High/Low Temperature Attachment
- Diffracted Beam Monochromator
- Diffracted Beam X-ray Monochromators
- Dual Collimator Adapter
- Environmental Chamber
- Halfcircle Attachment
- High-Temperature Attachment
- Incident Beam Monochromator
- Open High/Low Attachment
- Parabolic Mirror
- Pinhole Collimator
- Reflectometry Stage
- Spinning Single-Sample Holder
- Thin-Film Attachment
- Transmission Sample Holder
- Variable Slit
- UDC
- UDC (Universal Diffraction Circle)
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