XAFS every day in every lab. Globally.
Hard X-ray Spectrometers
Our easyXAFS/XES product line features versatile, hard X-ray spectrometers. Using easily-maintained, industry-standard X-ray tube sources, these instruments provide synchrotron-quality spectra from 4.5-25+ keV in your lab.
Energy Range Covered: 4.5-25+ keV
easyXAFS600/600+
easyXAFS has established laboratory X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (XAFS) spectrometers as a key research tool across the scientific community. The newest family of instruments, the easyXAFS600 series, takes the next step in synchrotron-quality spectra. From 4.5-25+ keV, the easyXAFS600 spectrometers provide reliable element-specific sensitivity across the periodic table to explore chemical phenomena for next generation technologies.
600+ upgrade: Add a dedicated XRF-style X-ray tube for high efficiency XES measurements.
Expanded high energy performance enables reliable characterization of real-world 4d transition metal systems used in batteries, catalysts, and more.
Increased flux of the easyXAFS600 spectrometers enhances fluorescence mode XAFS capabilities. Routine measurements are feasible on <100 nm thin films and low transition metal loading, e.g. <0.5 wt. % concentration.
High flux within the optimal energy range allows for real-time monitoring of oxidation state and chemical environment. Rapid Cu K-edge/W L3-edge high quality near-edge spectra is achieved in <5 mins.
600+ upgrade: Get the best of both worlds, with high-powered XAFS for rapid measurements and add on high efficiency XES with a dedicated XRF-style X-ray tube for maximum flux.
a. For catalysts, easyXAFS spectrometers offer direct sensitivity to the active sites. High quality spectra are even achievable down to <0.1 wt. % as highlighted with Cu K-edge of dilute 0.05 wt.% CuO.
b. For battery cathodes, fluorescence mode enables reliable characterization of critical elements within the active material. For example, high quality Co K-edge spectra for an NMC811 electrode provides sensitivity to the Co3+ environment within the layered structure.
easyXAFS300/300+
A high-powered spectrometer system using a 1.2 kW conventional XRD-style tube coupled to modern X-ray optics and detectors. This laboratory system for X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) provides very rapid transmission-mode measurements suitable for research and development in electrical energy storage or catalysis while also giving extremely high throughput for general sample characterization or product testing. Our highest performing instrument for XANES and EXAFS.
300+ upgrade: Add a dedicated XRF-style X-ray tube for high efficiency XES measurements.
300+ upgrade: Get the best of both worlds, with high-powered XAFS for rapid measurements and add on high efficiency XES with a dedicated XRF-style X-ray tube for maximum flux.
3d-transition metals XAFS
With the wide energy range of our hard X-ray spectrometers, high-quality XANES and EXAFS of all the 3d transition metals from Ti to Zn can be measured. These elements are crucial in critical areas of modern research from batteries to catalysis, environmental remediation, and more.
Co K-edge Rapid XANES
Our hard X-ray spectrometers enable high quality data collection with energy resolution matching the synchrotron. Excellent performance is achieved in a matter of minutes. This enables the collection of large data sets in short time frames as well as real-time tracking of reaction processes.
NMC Ni K-edge
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High performance Ni K-edge XANES of pristine NMC 442 and NMC 811 battery electrodes. The change in the Ni K-edge position reflects the change in Ni oxidation state related to the different NMC compositions.
easyXES150
A spectrometer that gives fully research-quality, hard X-ray emission spectroscopy (XES) using a 100 Watt, conventional X-ray tube source. The system is easily reconfigured for complementary transmission-mode XAFS capability. The optic system is modular with full pre-alignment; it only takes a few minutes to change energy ranges. In contrast to the liquid-cooled X-ray tubes of the higher powered system, the easyXES150 uses simpler air-cooled X-ray tubes which reduces complexity and makes this spectrometer a more economical, lower maintenance choice.
Fe Oxide XANES data
![Fe K-edge XANES of Fe reference standards in different oxidation states: Fe and Fe(III) [Fe2O3]. Measured with easyXAFS easyXES150 spectrometer.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d887_c5a29707aab54c23af4eceddde468f6b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_365,h_244,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/fig2_4_Fe203_vs_FeFoil_white.png)
Fe K-edge of reference standards, Fe and Fe(III) [Fe2O3] measured in an easyXES 150 spectrometer showing the sensitivity of XANES to differences in oxidation state.
![Cr Kalpha (Kα, Kɑ) XES of Cr reference standards in different oxidation states. Cr, Cr(III) [Cr(NO3)3], and Cr(VI) [K2Cr2O7], measured with easyXAFS easyXES150 spectrometer.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5d887_904aff9e9e1841b38fb16a6aee2c5100~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_53,w_731,h_525/fill/w_340,h_244,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Cr_Kalpha_XES_v3.png)
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Our hard X-ray spectrometers enable high quality data collection with energy resolution matching the Synchrotron. Excellent performance is achieved in a matter of minutes.
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Custom Instruments
Our team has decades of experience designing and building a wide range of custom X-ray instruments for both the laboratory and synchrotron environment. This includes calibration platforms, emission and inelastic scattering spectrometers for synchrotron endstations, custom sample environments for in situ studies, and special-purpose sample holders. We work closely with you to find reliable, high-performance designs that meet your technical and safety specifications.
