Assembling complex mineral phases with XRD and XRF
Complete analysis of plagioclase and potassic feldspars Geochemistry typically encounters several mineral types from one sampling. This is true in the case of analyzing Martian analog basalt from terrestrial craters. A sample of basalt collected from craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho, US, was studied with XRD and XRF….
Learn how X-rays shed light on plastics and polymers
Using XRF and XRD to reveal information about contaminants, composition and structure of polymers Materials analysis using X-ray sources plays an important role in the development of advanced polymers, and their production. Watch our 35 minute webinar describing how X-ray fluorescence and X-ray diffraction reveal information about contaminants, composition and structure across…
Seeing is Believing
Something you need to see, to believe Increasing productivity is a consistent message that isn’t always backed by performance, making claims difficult to believe. QAQC labs often fall short of their productivity goals for a variety of reasons; interruptions, need for new workflows, manual steps, tedious sample prep, re-work, and…
Contact us about our X-ray diffraction solutions
Contact us about our X-ray diffraction solutions Quickly obtain detailed structural and phase information of materials using x-ray diffraction (XRD), a versatile and nondestructive analytical technique. XRD analysis provides high-performance results in a wide range of industrial and research applications including academic research, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, polymers, semiconductors, thin films, metals,…
Advancing Materials blog
Did you know we have a blog dedicated to advancing materials? Check it out and subscribe to get the latest information from Thermo Fisher on scientific advancements in the materials analysis including plastics and polymers. Blog articles include: • 3D Printing Materials — Beyond PLA and ABS • Detecting…
New Elemental and Structural Analysis Academy
Looking to learn more about the analysis of minerals using X-ray excitation? Our Elemental and Structural Analysis Academy is a useful resource on the key elemental and structural analysis techniques including X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). We provide great background information about the operating principles alongside advanced tutorials discussing how…
iCAP PRO ICP-OES demonstration webinar series
The NEW Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ PRO Series ICP-OES system delivers fast, robust and productive trace element analysis, enabling you to minimise sample turnaround times and maximize cost effectiveness in your laboratory. In this interactive two-part webinar series, our UK Trace Elemental Analysis Applications Specialists, Matthew Gregory and Dr. Niel Williams…
Interview with Environmental Microplastic Researcher
Interview with Dr. Kameda, Environmental Microplastic Researcher As an Associate Professor at the Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan, Dr. Yutaka Kameda has worked on several research projects regarding microplastics in the environment including establishing analysis methods to measure microplastics with FTIR spectroscopy. In this interview, you’ll read about his environmental…
Characterizing minerals and ores with fast & easy XRD & XRF
Benchtop systems for complete mineral analysis The titanium-iron oxide mineral ilmenite is the primary source of titanium for high-performance alloys and titanium dioxide. A heavily mined mineral, this ore occurs as two different morphologies—hard rock and heavy sand ilmenite. While prevalent worldwide, not all ilmenite samples exhibit the same quality….
Introducing a new web resource for polymer analysis: Structural Analysis of Polymers
Polymer materials have almost unlimited use in the world of consumer products and industries. Being able to identify their structures in experimentation, and monitor production and lifespan is an essential discipline in material science and manufacturing. We offer several spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques for polymer characterization such as infrared, Raman,…
