Advanced Characterization Lab

Malvern PANalytical Empyrean (3rd Generation) X-ray Diffractometer with high temperature Anton Paar chamber

A state-of-the-art multi-purpose X-ray diffractometer capable of phase identification, quantification, structural analysis, thin film characterization, and non-ambient diffraction studies.

Malvern PANalytical Empyrean (3rd Generation) X-ray Diffractometer with high temperature Anton Paar chamber
Application

Application / Use

  • Phase identification and quantification of crystalline materials
  • Crystallography and structural refinement
  • Thin film analysis (stress, texture, epitaxy)
  • In situ non-ambient studies (temperature, atmosphere, pressure)
  • Cement, ceramics, catalysts, semiconductors, and advanced materials research

Key Features

Key Features / Specs

  • Equipped with three interchangeable stages:
  • Standard sample disc holder
  • Spinner stage for zero-background holders
  • Anton Paar non-ambient chamber (up to 1600 °C, controlled atmosphere, inert/low pressure)
  • High-resolution goniometer with multi-mode optics
  • Wide range of detectors (PIXcel or equivalent)
  • Capable of grazing incidence, residual stress, and texture measurements

Material

Material / Sample Type

Powders, thin films, nanomaterials, ceramics, catalysts, metals, cementitious materials, semiconductors.