X-Ray diffractometer

1 - X-RAY diffractometer. The system must meet the following minimum technical requirements and capabilities.

1) High brightness Cu x-ray source and solid-state 2D area detector. 5kW or brighter, sealed or rotating anode.

2) Automated or user interchangeable optics to enable the following X-ray measurement types:

• Reflected beam optics: Bragg-Brentano, Parallel beam, Convergent spot-focused beam

• Transmission beam optics: focusing optics for high resolution measurements.

3) Integrated sample mounting and software integration to enable the following:

• High-throughput sample stage for min. 96 well-plate. Software/hardware automation for alignment/measurement.

• Horizontal sample mount for both high-throughput stage and single sample that has the ability to measure in both reflection and transmission mode.

• Heating stage with integrated temperature control and measurement from room temperature to 1000C or greater. Must be compatible with vacuum, ambient, inert and reactive gasses, to include hydrogen gas.

• Detection and guidance features to ensure proper optical path accessories are installed for the type of measurement being performed.

• Must have automated beam alignment.

4) Software requirements:

• Software must have a user-friendly interface, and the ability to save measurement presets and set user/administrator settings as this tool will be available as a non-specialist, multi-user capability.

• Software must enable external scripting (such as Python) for automating hardware sample positioning and measurement controls.

• Must include a comprehensive suite of data analysis capabilities, including: Rietveld refinement, texture analysis, whole pattern fitting, peak-fitting, thin-film reflectivity pattern analysis, and data visualization.