X-ray laboratory

General information

Investigation area
X-Ray Diffraction
Techniques
Powder X-ray Diffraction
Manufacturer
Various
Measured quantity
residual stresses, phase analyses, determination of retained austenite amount, texture measurements
Main application
Analysis of metallic materials, from extremely small samples to large components of several tons.
In-situ, real-time compatible
Yes

Technical aspects
12 Chi-diffractometer , therefrom 3 with position sensitive detector (10 with Cr-Kα , 2 with Cu-Kα radiation )
1 ETA diffractometer with position sensitive detector for phase analyses , residual stress and texture measurements at large samples ( Cr-kα radiation , other radiations also possible )
1 diffractometer for high resolution phase analyzes ( Cu-Kα with secondary monochromator )
1 diffractometer for rapid in situ investigations during heat treatment with rotating anode , 2D detector and focusing optic ( possible radiation : Cu- Kα, Co-kα , Cr-kα )
1 diffractometer with 2D detector for in-situ mechanical testing ( rotating anode , possible radiation : Cu- Kα, Co-kα , Cr-kα )
2 mobile diffractometers with Cr-Kα radiation for residual stress measurements at very large samples and measurements on site ( conventional method and cos-alpha method )
In-situ capabilities
High temperatures up to 1000 °C, gaseous environments, sample stages, mechanical testing, cryogenic cooling down to 70 K