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BTX II Compact Benchtop X-ray Diffraction System

The BTX II Benchtop XRD System is a fast, low cost, small footprint, benchtop XRD for full phase ID of major, minor and trace components and quick XRF scan of elements Ca - U. Its unique, minimal sample prep technique and sample chamber allow for fast, benchtop analysis rivaling the performance of large costly lab units.

In-Xitu BTX II benchtop XRD, available exclusively through Olympus Innov-X

The BTX II Benchtop X-ray Diffraction/X-ray Fluorescence is, simply put, the first combined XRD/XRF instrument designed with ease of use in mind. From educational settings, to the rigors of a QC application, BTX II is well suited. Based on the filled proven reliable design of TERRA, our field portable XRD/XRF instrument, BTX II features the same level of performance, but without the aspects of a portable instrument. The technology used in the portable rock and mineral analyzer received a prestigious R&D 100 award and was chosen to fly on the Mars Science Laboratory Rover scheduled for launch in 2011. Check out the NASA site for more.

The BTX II is a compact combination XRF/XRD system designed for powder analysis. Now XRD work can really be done in an easy to use, small footprint, low cost configuration. With the BTX II patented sample handling system, not only is sample preparation time minimized, but accuracy in peak identification previously only available using large and expensive laboratory based systems can now be achieved.

Key Features/Benefits

Self-contained instrument
Very simple sample preparation
- loose powders (~20mg of sample)
- sieve sample to <150µm
Easy to use, single button operation
True 2D powder XRD instrumentprovides image of XRD pattern
- See particle influences or preferred orientation
Energy discrimination X-ray detector
- Eliminate Fluorescence, scatter and other background
- XRF spectral data for pattern confirmation

In-Xitu XRD overlaid spectra, available exclusively through Olympus Innov-X

BTX II 's unique direct excitation CCD camera provides performance previously found only with lab based XRF/XRD instruments

Easy Sample Preparation

Typically, XRD experiments require a finely ground sample which is then pressed into a pellet. This requirement is formed by the need to ensure sufficient random orientation of the crystals in the sample. BTX II introduces a patented new way of addressing this issue. With only 15 mg of sample, BTX II convects the sample with its integrated sample vibration chamber. By doing so, BTX II is able to present all different orientations of the crystal structure to the instrument optics. This results in a superb XRD pattern, virtually free of problematic preferred orientation effects found using more classic preparation methods.

Loading the vibrating sample holder

Sample holders

Software

XPowder Software

BTX II is shipped with the necessary software (XPowder) for processing the resulting X-ray diffraction data. This includes the AMCSD mineral database.

For quantitative analysis, XPowder comes complete with reference intensity ratio (RIR) quantitative analysis methods as well as full-pattern analysis tools.

Furthermore, BTX II provides XRD pattern data in a variety of file formats, making XRD pattern interpretation in third-party programs easily accessible.

X-ray Diffraction Data

$X-ray Diffraction Data$

Search/Match & XRD Quantitative Analysis Software Included

X-ray Fluorescence Data

X-ray Fluorescence Data

Qualitative XRF Scan

Connectivity

BTX II operates off software embedded in the unit itself. The user accesses the operating system through a wireless connection (802.11b/g). This remote operation method allows for a wide degree of flexibility in controlling the instrument and subsequent data handling.

Specyfikacja

Specifications of BTX Benchtop XRD System

XRD resolution	0.25o 2Ø FWHM
XRD range	5 - 55o 2Ø
Detector type	1024 x 256 pixels; 2D Peltier-cooled CCD
XRF energy resolution	200eV at 5.9 keV
XRF energy range	3 to 25 keV
Sample grain size	<150µm crushed minerals (100 mesh screen, 150µm)
Sample quantity	~ 15 mg
X-ray target material	Co or Cu (Co standard)
X-ray tube voltage	30 kV
X-ray tube power	10W
Data storage	40 Gb- Ruggedized internal hard drive
Wireless connectivity	802.11 b/g for remote control from web browser
Operating temperature	-10oC to 35oC
Weight	12.5 kg
Size	11.75 x 6.9 x 19.5 in (30 x 17 x 47 cm)
Power requirements	Simple AC power (no cooling systems)

The BTX II operates off software embedded in the unit itself. The user accesses the operating system through a wireless connection (802.11 b/g). This unique method of operation allows for a wide degree of flexibility in controlling the instrument and subsequent data handling.

Aplikacje

The BTX II is a small, low cost benchtop combined XRD-XRF system. It is easy to use and has an overall low cost-of-ownership offering fast analysis of a variety of sample types - pharmaceuticals, agriculturals, hazardous materials, minerals & ores, petrochemicals and more. The BTX II 's high quality data and speed of analysis delivers quantitative real-time compositional chemistry in a small benchtop configuration.

Pharmaceuticals

Rapidly ID counterfeit pharmaceuticals
Fast, non-destructive fingerprinting of drug formulations & precursors
Test for presence and quantity of active and inactive, foreign or substitute ingredients
Fast XRD screening ensures patient safety and safeguards legitimate pharmaceutical manufacturers' branding

Agriculture

Quickly & easily check feed & fertilizer formulations and metal content
Ensure labeled ingredients match actual content
Quantify amending (active) ingredients, inert ingredients and forms (compounds)
Confirm gypsum & lime content
Minimize financial penalties by assuring manufacturer & regulatory tests are within investigational allowance

HAZMAT ID

Rapidly ID dangerous hazardous materials for local & global security
Identify explosives, fusing materials & accelerants
ID & quantify suspected hazardous materials: azide's PETN, black powder's KClO₃, KClO₄ & KNO₃, flash powder's KClO₃ & cascandite

Mining & Ores

In-Xitu XRD powder sample spinner

Iron Ore - Quickly analyze iron rich ore with Xpowder's Reference Intenstiy Ratios to automatically generate quantitative compositions of the samples even when certain phases are completely absent - quartz, hematite, goethite, magnetite & more
Calcite in Coal - Quantify calcite (CaCO₃), a mineral identified as reducing the efficiency of the raw material fuel in a coal-fired plant, to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions
Potash - Analyze potash for phase identification and semiquantitative analysis of identified minerals such as sylvite, halite, langbenite and leonite. For further refinement, Sietronics Siroquant is available
Limestone & Cement - Easily perform quantitative analysis of common minerals associated with limestone - alpha-quartz, asbestos minerals, calcite, dolomite and more. In cases where the quarry contains various levels of dolomite, the BTX II quickly determines this mineral in the range of 0.50 to 9.0% with an error of only 0.02%.

Petrochemical

Mudlogging - Perform mineral ID and quantification on shale cuttings for rapid feedback at drilling sites - simplify "chasing the vein" of a given mineral strata
Pipelines - BTX II Smart Sense allows optimum peak-to-background performance to identify and quantify corrosion materials on pipelines; simultaneous XRF measurements give rapid identification of elemental constituents