Overview​

The Xenocs Nano-inXider Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) instrument analyses the elastic scattering behaviour of X-rays. The instrument can provide information on the particle size and shape as well as the distribution thereof and other structural information. It can also provide dynamic analysis with the influence of temperature on structure.

Common Research Applications

• Particle size distribution

• Mesophase analysis of e.g. liquid crystals and block copolymers

• Nanostructures of biomaterials
  

• Crystallisation rates and lamellar structures of semi-crystalline polymers

• Orientation analysis on fibres and films

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Specifications

• Measures nanoparticles up to 250 nm in diameter

• 30 W Cu microfocus sealed tube

• Two fixed detectors for continuously and simultaneously SAXS and WAXS acquisition up to 2θ = 60°

• Virtual detector mode: > 200 ° azimuth coverage with rotation of sample

• 16-position sample changer​
  

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Sample Environment

• Standard holders: solids, capillaries, powders and gels

• Flow cells for liquids: low noise flow cell, capillary flow cell, autosampler

• Temperature stages: multi-purpose X-ray temperature stage (-30 °C to 150 °C), linkam stage (-150 °C to 350 °C), thermalised capillary stage and capillary spinner​
  

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Software

The Xenocs acquisition software allows automatic data reduction in absolute units and live data displays. The X-ray Scattering Analysis and Calculation Tool (XSACT) software is used for data analysis and interpretation.

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