New analysis capabilities at the Center for Analysis by X-Ray Diffraction (CaDifRaX) Faculty of Chemistry

The new diffractometer Rigaku ULTIMA IV in CaDifRaX, Faculty of Chemistry opens new possibilities for materials characterization by X-ray diffraction The new instrument with θ - θ geometry with fixed sample is ideal for studying ceramics, clays, minerals and other samples with high X-ray scattering with sample sizes from a few milligrams. The technique allows quantifying speciation and crystalline components in complex mixtures in the presence or absence of patterns. This equipment also has capabilities for characterizing thin films and samples with low X-ray absorption in transmission geometry and reflectivity measurements and perform X-ray scatter low angle scattering (SAXS ) of films and solid and liquid samples. This poster will show some of the most interesting results obtained in the Cryssmat -Lab. with the new instrument and its predecessor highlighting the new capabilities available to all those interested in the technique of X-ray diffraction and wanting to use the computer