XRD

ISO 13175-3
ISO 13356
ISO 13779-3
ASTM F 1088
ASTM F 1185
ASTM F 1581

Identification of crystalline phases
Determination of amorphous parts
Determination of cell parameters and crystallite sizes with Rietveld refinement

Determination of the phase composition (qualitative and quantitative) of crystalline samples
Testing for phase purity and conformity with material and product specifications of bioceramics

Standard measurements of powder samples with CuKα radiation in θ-θ configuration from 2 - 135° 2θ.
Measurement on surfaces and cross-sections, e.g. to determine the monoclinic content in ZrO₂, the retained austenite content in steel or the composition of calcium phosphate coatings.
Measurement of very small quantities of powder samples (< 100 mg) in glass capillaries.
Fe fluorescence radiation is effectively blocked by an energy-dispersive detector.
High throughput thanks to 40-fold sample changer.
Contact us for further possibilities.

Which products can be tested using XRD?

We test all products based on crystalline materials from various industries. Samples with at least one crystalline phase are suitable.

What do I need to bear in mind with the samples?

At least 1.0 g of material is required. It must be possible to process the sample into a powder. For samples that cannot be pulverized, please contact us in advance to clarify the possibility of a measurement.

The detection limit is usually approx. 0.5 - 1.0 wt‑%, but depends strongly on the complexity of the diffraction signal.

Are the analyses accredited?

RMS is an ISO 17025 accredited analytical laboratory (accreditation type C). Many of the XRD analyses are already validated and accredited for specific standards and materials. New or customer-specific analysis methods can be validated by us.