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Bruker AXS Microanalysis GmbH Products

Bruker AXS designs and manufactures analytical X-ray systems for elemental analysis, materials research and structural investigations. Our innovative solutions enable a wide range of customers in heavy industry, chemistry, pharmacy, semiconductor, life science and nanotechnology to make technological advancements and to accelerate their progress.

X-Ray Spectrometry

Includes:

X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) – Elemental Analysis, Process and Quality Control
Total reflection X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (TXRF) – Spectrometry Solutions from Bruker AXS
Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis (EDXRF) – Spectrometry Solutions from Bruker AXS
Wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis (WDXRF) – Spectrometry Solutions from Bruker AXS
Micro X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (µXRF) – Spectrometry Solutions from Bruker AXS

X-Ray Microanalysis

X-ray microanalysis is an analytical technique for determination of the chemical composition of solid samples, thin layers or particles under investigation in electron microscopes. Using an energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) it is possible to detect and analyze all elements down to boron simultaneously. Obtaining elemental information from a sample volume of only a few microns and providing relative detection limits in the order of a tenth of mass percent makes X-ray microanalysis one of the most sensitive analysis methods available.

X-Ray Diffraction

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) is a high-tech, non-destructive technique for analyzing a wide range of materials, including fluids, metals, minerals, polymers, catalysts, plastics, pharmaceuticals, thin-film coatings, ceramics and semiconductors. Throughout industry and research institutions, XRD has become an indispensable method for materials investigation, characterization and quality control. Example areas of application include qualitative and quantitative phase analysis, crystallography, structure and relaxation determination, texture and residual stress investigations, controlled sample environment, micro-diffraction, nano-materials, lab- and process automation, and high-throughput polymorph screening.

Biological crystallography

The biological functions of molecules of life are governed by their three-dimensional structures. Whether you are studying proteins, nucleic acid, membrane bound complexes or viruses: knowledge of the structure is the key to a precice understanding of the function and the mechanism of action of these bio-molecules. X-ray crystallograhy is the ideal tool for obtaining accurate structural models.

Chemical crystallography

Chemical Crystallography provides accurate and precise measurements of molecular dimensions in a way that no other science can begin to approach. Historically, single crystal X-ray diffraction was used to determine the structure of what was thought of as "small molecules". Twenty years ago, it was possible to solve structures with an average of only 100 non-hydrogen atoms. However, thanks to developments in hardware and software, the upper limit has risen to about 500 and recently, even a 1000-atom structure was solved. Chemical crystallographers study compounds which are both of chemical and biological interest - new synthetic chemicals, catalysts, pharmaceuticals, natural products, minerals... and many more!

Lab automation

BRUKER AXS has set the standard with the development of far superior analytical X-ray tools for quality and process control as well as for research and development based on X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence analysis.

Effective optimization of industrial processes and product quality requires the seamless integration of analyzers into the production line. BRUKER AXS instruments are dedicated to run in an automation environment, no matter if just lab automation or total process automation solutions are the goal. The powerful automation solutions are achieving highest sample throughputs with best accuracy. The operation is easy and was developed for non technical staff. Lab automation solutions contains automatic sample preparation, sample transport, XRD and XRF equipment, evaluation, data handling and the interface to the LIMS system or plant control centre.