Rigaku MiniFlex 600 Powder X-ray Diffractometer

Charges: $10/sample - full run, External users $50/sample

(Future charges subject to change)

The Rigaku MiniFlex 600, a benchtop powder X-ray diffractometer, is designed for analyzing a wide array of crystalline materials. It can be used for phase identification, crystallinity assessment, and determining crystallite size. This includes materials like minerals, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and metals. It's also capable of crystallographic analysis and can be used for quality control applications. 

Here's a more detailed look at its capabilities and samples:

Sample Types:

• Powders: The most common application is for powdered samples, where the material is ground into a fine powder and mounted on a sample holder. 

• Thin Films: The MiniFlex 600 can also analyze thin films. 

• Polycrystalline Materials: This includes materials like metal plates and other materials with a crystalline structure. 

• Wide Range of Materials: The instrument is versatile enough to handle materials from various fields, including minerals, pharmaceuticals, polymers, metals, and more. 

Capabilities:

• Phase Identification: Determining the crystalline phases present in a sample. 

• Crystallinity Assessment: Determining the degree of crystallinity in a material. 

• Crystallite Size Analysis: Determining the average size of the crystallites within a material. 

• Crystal Structure Determination: While primarily for powder samples, it can also be used for some crystal structure analysis. 

• Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis: Identifying the components of a sample and their relative amounts. 

• Rietveld Analysis: A method for refining crystal structures and performing quantitative analysis. 

• Fast Analysis: The MiniFlex 600 is known for its speed and efficiency in data collection. 

• Benchtop Design: Its compact size makes it suitable for various laboratory settings. 

• Safety Features: It often includes safety features like radiation enclosures for user protection.