Quantitative phase analysis of a phosphate rock sample for fertilizer production using ARL EQUINOX 100 X-ray diffractometer

Quantitative determination of rutile versus anatase in heavy minerals by both calibration and Rietveld refinement Authors: Dr. Simon Welzmiller, Ju Weicai, Application Specialists, XRD Introduction Rutile and anatase are polymorphs of TiO2, which are both naturally occurring. They are widely…

APPLICATION NOTE Introduction Most of the resources used by mankind are gathered by mining. Ceramics are one of the most important and commonly used materials in modern society. Therefore the demand on natural resources for ceramic production is high. The…

Determination of the amorphous content in quartz and glass mixtures using ARL EQUINOX 100 X-ray diffractometer Introduction In various industrial application the amorphous content of a mixture of compounds significantly influences the properties. In pharmaceutical preparations the crystallinity is crucial…

APPLICATION NOTE Introduction Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) is produced from “green” petroleum coke, which is a byproduct of oil refining. The electrodes used in metal smelting industry are usually made of CPC, because of the sponge-like structure which improves the…