Binghamton X-ray Diffractometer Facility

Philips X'pert MPD

The Philips X-pert MPD X-ray diffractometer is fully automated and has the following basic configuration and capabilities:

1. Theta-theta configuration with operational range of 0-157 degrees 2-theta
2. Cu radiation with curved graphite monochromomator and proportional detector
3. Focusing circle is 200mm in radius
4. Fixed divergence and anti-scatter slits from 1/4 - 2 degrees
5. Sample holder for disks or slides up to 4 cm (1.5 in) in diameter
6. High-temperature stage capable of heating samples to 600 C
7. Computer control is with a Windows 3.11 based program which allows data to be saved in a variety of ways (hard copy and digital)
8. On-line sample identification with ICDD database and access to PDF-2 database (sets 1-44)

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Last modified: October 5, 2007 (adh)