Equipment & Infrastructure



XRD – high temperature X-ray diffraction

The OCAS non-ambient X-ray Diffraction instrument  combines homogeneous chamber temperature with repeatable and reliable temperature measurement

Temperature

  • Range: RT – 1200°C
  • Heating speed: max 30°C/min
  • Electrical heater Kanthal APM
  • Thermocouple Pt-10%RhPt inside ceramic sample holder
  • No controlled cooling

Samples

  • Flat solids
  • Maximum size: 16mm diameter – 4,6mm thickness
  • Alumina holder

Atmospheres

  • Air, inert gas, vacuum (10-4 mbar)
  • Pressure maximum 1 bar above atmosphere
  • Humidity maximum 80%