X-ray powder diffraction (XRD)

Precise phase analysis, structural characterisation, and material characterisation for research and development.

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Technical Highlights

  • X-ray tubes: Cu or Mo anode
  • Goniometer range: -10° to 160° 2θ
  • Minimum increment: 0.0001°
  • HyPix-3000 2D Detector
  • Measurements in 0D, 1D, and 2D modes
  • Suppression of X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
  • Standard Sample Table for Powder and Solid Samples
  • ASC-10: Automatic 10-position sample changer with sample rotation for up to ten powder samples
  • High-temperature chamber: RT to 1,000 °C; suitable for use under vacuum, inert gas, reactive gas, or corresponding gas mixtures

Typical Applications

  • Catalyst Materials

Investigation of cathode and anode catalysts, e.g., for PEMFCs and PEMWEs

  • Functional Materials and Coatings

Characterisation of Crystalline Phases in Metals, Alloys, and Layered Systems

  • Powder and Raw Materials

Quality Control and Crystallinity Analysis

  • High-Temperature Processes

In-situ Observation of Phase Transitions and Structural Changes

Our XRD in Research

  • Our XRD supports material characterisation in research projects. A recent example is a study on alkaline water electrolysis, in which the crystal structure and phase composition of binder-free Ni-Co-O anodes were examined before and after plasma treatment. The measurements showed that the fundamental crystalline oxide structure is preserved and provided evidence of partial Ni₃N formation near the surface. The results were published in *Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research* in 2026.
see Chatwani et al., 2026

Contact

Dr. Viktor Mackert
+49 203 7598-2370