Benchtop XRD/XRF Instrument suits laboratory-based analysis.
April 27, 2009 -
Model BTX combination x-ray diffraction, x-ray fluorescence instrument performs mineral/phase identification and quantification for routine quality control applications. Data can be collected regardless of grain size, with sizes up to 400 µm being tested producing data normally obtained with micron size particles. Unit's powder handling methods optimize quality of XRD data while minimizing sample preparation requirements.
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Original Press release
inXitu Inc.
2551 Casey Avenue, Suite A
Mountain View, CA, 94043
USA
inXitu Introduces "BTX" a New Concept in X-Ray Diffraction Analysis
"BTX" a new benchtop XRD/XRF instrument
Mountain View, CA, April 21, 2009: Following from technology developed for the NASA Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), inXitu inc., a Silicon Valley based company, has introduced a new benchtop combination X-Ray Diffraction, X-Ray Fluorescence instrument. Ideally suited for routine laboratory based analysis, BTX performs mineral/phase identification and quantification for routine quality control applications.
inXitu Inc. is a leader in portable XRD/XRF based instrumentation specializing in developing the technologies required to enable the next generation of scientific instruments used for materials analysis. The technology used in its 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. The powder handling methods can dramatically improve the quality of XRD data while reducing the requirements for sample preparation. inXitu's patented technique makes possible quality XRD data to be collected regardless of the grain size of the sample. Grain sizes up to 400 µm have been tested producing data normally obtained with micron size particles.
Incorporating key technologies from its portable XRD instrument and advanced sample handling techniques, inXitu has developed solutions targeted for identification and analysis in the areas of explosives, pharmaceuticals, forensics, art and archaeological materials. This new line of instruments offers performance comparable to laboratory XRD systems with the benefit of ease of use, significantly reduced sample preparation and reduced cost of acquisition and operation.
For further information, please contact
Rosemary Hills, Marketing Communications
inXitu, Inc.
Email: rosemary.hills@inxitu.net
www.inxitu.com
About InXitu, Inc.
InXitu is a privately held company and a leader in portable XRD/XRF based instrumentation. They specialize in developing the technologies required to enable the next generation of scientific instruments used for materials analysis. The technology used in their portable rock and mineral analyzer also received a prestigious R&D 100 award and was chosen to fly on the Mars Science Laboratory rover scheduled for launch in 2011. Visit us at www.inxitu.com
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