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The Mat:Nordic is a unique, high end, fully automated SAXS/WAXS/GISAXS instrument from SAXSLAB. With a continuously variable sample-to-detector distance it allows for measurements in the q-range 0.003Å-1 to 2.5 Å-1. The instrument is also equipped with a second detector, enabling measurement of angles up to 2theta 100º and simultaneous SAXS and WAXS measurements.
Quick facts
- Q-range main detector: 0.003Å-1 to 2.5 Å-1
- Q-range WAXS detector: 20º to 100º 2theta
- X-ray source: Rigaku 003+ high brilliance microfocus Cu-radiation source
- Main detector: Pilatus 300K
- WAXS detector: Pilatus 100K
- Sample environments: air or vacuum, ambient temperature or temperature controlled (-100ºC to 1000ºC)
- Sample holders for: liquids, solids, powders and thin films
Contact person
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Michal Strach
- Senior Research Engineer, CMAL, Physics