XRD X-Ray Tubes for X-Ray Diffractometers

AXT is able to supply XRD x-ray tubes to suit all major makes and models of x-ray diffractometers (XRD). We are also able to provide service for XRDs where required.

Types of XRD Tubes

We supply 2 varieties of XRD tubes:

1. Glass series x-ray tubes – These XRD x-ray tubes feature a high primary intensity and a homogeneous intensity distribution, spectral purity and long lifetime.
2. Ceramic series of x-ray tubes – These XRD x-ray tubes are constructed with a steel body which incorporates the latest ceramic insulation. This provides an enhanced thermal conductivity and a longer life span.

$glass and ceramic XRD x-ray tubes for x-ray diffractometers$

Replacement X-Ray Tubes

AXT can supply direct replacement XRD x-ray tubes for the following brands of diffractometers:

• Bruker
• Phillips
• Rigaku
• Siemens
• Thales
• Seifert
• Enraf-Nonius

Analytical XRD Tube Range

Part	Description	Target Material	Focal Spot
Glass Series XRD Tubes	Glass XRD tubes, short/long anode types	Ag, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mo, W	Normal focus - 1.0 x 10.0mm Fine focus - 0.4 x 8.0 mm Long fine focus - 0.4 x 12.0mm Broad focus - 2.0 x 1.2mm Micro focus - 0.15 x 0.8 mm
Ceramic Series XRD Tubes	Ceramic XRD tubes, short/long anode types	Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mo, W	Normal focus - 1.0 x 10.0mm Fine focus - 0.4 x 8.0mm Long fine focus - 0.4 x 12.0mm

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

X-ray diffraction or XRD is a commonly used analytical technique used for determining the chemical composition of a material based on its atomic and molecular structure. XRD works by bombarding a sample with x-rays. The material causes the x-rays to be diffracted at various angles based on its crystal structure. By measuring the intensity of the diffracted beams, the data can be used to develop a 3-dimensional image of the crystal structure using the Bragg’s Law relationship, which in turn can be used to identify the material or materials present in the sample.

X-ray diffractometers are used in commercial, research and other analytical laboratories for materials characterisation. AXT understand the importance of these instruments to your business and supply high quality x-ray tubes to ensure your instruments perform to their ultimate capabilities and provide a long service life.

XRD is commonly used in industries such as:

• Minerals and geology
• Metals and alloys
• Forensics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Microelectronics and semiconductors
• Ceramics
• Coatings

While the most popular application of XRD is compositional analysis, it is also used for:

• Stress analysis
• Protein crystallisation
• Determination of crystal orientation
• Drug discovery
• Particle size and shape analysis of nano crystalline materials
• Determination of crystalline/amorphous ratios
• Identification of polymorphs
• Semiconductor metrology
• Texture analysis and pole figure determination
• Determination of epitaxial lattice parameters in thin films