Refurbished & Older Models

Siemens D500

The Siemens D500 has proven itself over the years to be the most reliable XRD system ever produced. These are still one of our most popular systems for users from the largest national laboratories and industrial clients to academia. The machines produce very high quality data and offer legendary reliabilty.

Key Info

  • RELIABLE
    Legendary service life. Most systems in continuous use for decades.
  • COST-EFFECTIVE
    The lowest cost of ownership for a full-featured XRD instrument.
  • CAPABLE
    Phase Identification and quantification, Whole Pattern Fitting, Rietveld modeling, Crystallite size calculation, Films.
  • SIMPLE
    Easy to use and service.

More Info

  • Goniometer
    Theta/2Theta and Theta/Theta versions
  • Independent control of each axis for grazing incidence and rocking curves
  • 0.002°/step minimum step size
  • High-voltage generator
    Medium frequency (20KHz) design
  • 2.7KW max power
  • Manual controls
  • Source
    Standard air-insulated, short-anode X-ray tube
  • Cu, Co, Cr, Mo, Ag anodes and various focal spot sizes available
  • Sample stages
    Fixed stage
  • Rotating stage
  • 40-position autosampler with rotation
  • Detection
    Standard scintillation counter (Diffracted-beam monochromator recommended)
  • KSA SDD-150 energy-dispersive detector. Data collection speed increased 3-4x.
  • Software
    MDI Jade Standard or Pro versions
  • ICDD Databases
  • Cooling
    Closed-loop water chillers
  • Air or Water-cooled condensers

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