ARL X'TRA Companion X-Ray Diffractometer-Advanced Benchtop X-Ray Diffractometry

Thermo Scientific ARL X’TRA Companion is a θ/θ Bragg-Brentano benchtop X-Ray diffractometer ideally suited for routine analysis due to its state-of-the-art configuration, using the latest technical features to guarantee accuracy, precision, safety, and ease of use.

ARL X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffractometer. Image Credit:Thermo Fisher Scientific - Elemental Analyzers and Phase Analyzers

Benefits of the ARL X’TRA Companion X-Ray Diffractometer

Thermo Fisher Scientific continues to innovate with unique product solutions that support users' analytical needs and help to enhanceprocess controls.

The ARL X’TRA Companion diffractometer isan affordable solution for regular QC/QA in industrial laboratories. Thanks to its advanced solid-state 2D detector, high-resolution data can begathered in a matter of minutes.

This strong and precise benchtop X-Ray diffractometer comes with one-click Rietveld quantification capabilities and automated result transmission to a LIMS. The device is also compliant with international X-Ray safety regulations.

ARL X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffractometer. Image Credit:Thermo Fisher Scientific - Elemental Analyzers and Phase Analyzers

ARL X’TRA Companion X-Ray Diffractometer Features

The Thermo Scientific ARL X’TRA Companion is an easy-to-use, simplebenchtop XRD system for regular analysis and highly advanced applications.

Optional integrated water cooling

Data processing with one-click Rietveld quantification capabilities

Goniometer with stepping motors and optical encoders

X-Ray beam collimation obtained by mechanical slits, Soller Slits, and variable beam knife

1-position sample holder or automated analysis with a 6-position sample changer

Cu or Co anode X-Ray tube

Solid state pixel detector (55x55µm pitch)for fast and resolute data collection

Automated result transmission to a LIMS

Easy to use and install in various environments

XRD benchtop system

Configuration: θ/θ Bragg-Brentano geometry

Domains of application: Cement, Materials Science, Minerals, Geology, Nanomaterials, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Energy materials, Catalysts, Ceramics, Polymers, Metallurgy, Semiconductors, Mining, Teaching

Data treatment and applications: Qualitative and quantitative crystalline phase analysis / Degree of crystallinity calculation / Polymorph screening / Cell parameters, crystallite size and lattice strain determination / Rietveld refinement for structural characterization

From Mining Exploration to Production

From exploration to analysis and processing, either online or in the laboratory, ThermoFisher Scientific has everything necessary to meet specifications for quality, environment, and productivity, providing reliable, accurate data and essential information for optimal process control.