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Engineered to be the best: Empyrean Alpha 1 is a member of Malvern Panalytical’s family of Empyrean X-ray diffraction systems.
Empyrean Alpha 1 is configured with a unique symmetric Ge monochromator (Johansson type) giving perfect Cu or Co Kα1-only Bragg-Brentano reflection geometry data for structure determination, with unrivaled resolution, excellent peak symmetry, and ultra-low backgrounds - perfect for structural analysis needs.
Thanks to the PreFIX concept on the tube housing, users can easily swap between Kα1-only configuration to Kα1,2 in a matter of minutes.
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Praised by scientists for its performance, Empyrean allows them to prepare for synchrotron beam time in the best possible way.
The unrivalled collection of sample stages and optical components for Empyrean allows applications to be done in various ways: from ‘simple’ by just adding a few slits and analysis software to a standard geometry, to top performance using dedicated optics, sources and detectors.
This is ideal for a multipurpose laboratory: if the need for a certain application increases, data quality and throughput time can be improved by adding dedicated modules.
True flexibility for all of your crystallographic needs.
The key to the Alpha-1’s flexibility is its ingenious use of our PreFIX (Pre-aligned Fast Interchangeable X-ray) technology. This kinematic mounting system is applied to optics, stages and even the tube housing, and allows the diffractometer to be reconfigured in minutes without realignment.
In five minutes or less, the highresolution Alpha-1 diffractometer becomes a multipurpose diffraction system ready to tackle a variety of analytical challenges.
“The only thing constant in life is change”. This holds especially in a research environment, where the analytical needs often change with a redirection of the research program.
New applications are easily added to an Empyrean system, making it the perfect answer for anything the future holds.
New and exciting applications are constantly developed on this platform, keeping our customers on the cutting edge of technology.
Malvern Panalytical has always been at the forefront of hybrid detector technology. We were the first company to introduce combined 0D and 1D functionality in silicon strip detectors and to expand the onboard flexibility to 0D-1D-2D-3D.
The small pixel size, zero background and the high dynamic range of our hybrid detectors (PIXcel3D and GaliPIX3D) bring with them a revolution in the way XRD applications are treated. No longer is it necessary to maximize intensity or 2D detector size.
With a choice of optics and operational radii, you can optimize the configuration to really suit your purpose.
Empyrean with its alignment-free PreFIX modules and measurement and analysis automation possibilities supports anyone who has good laboratory practice (GLP) in mind.
In addition, every aspect of the Empyrean package, from the hardware to dedicated analysis solutions, comes with extensive tutorials for novice users yet offers access to all functions for experts.
The Empyrean is a true multi-purpose instrument, designed to support a wide range of applications. Yet, in the market place we often meet scientists and analysts working with our equipment who would like to extend the possibilities even further, according to their own ideas for their own research.
At Malvern Panalytical, we like to support our users in their materials research. We bring them the right solution for complex analytical problems or cost-effective production processes.
If you have concepts for new sample holders and stages, optical modules or analytical techniques, discuss your requirements with your local Malvern Panalytical sales representative or submit your request if you need a dedicated solution for your diffraction research.
Together we can work on advanced solutions for new requirements, keeping pace with the latest developments in the world of science and research.
Well reproducible and highly reliable measurements. Daily work with it is a joy!
Wolfgang Milius — Universität Bayreuth
| Enclosure rating | Radiation-safe enclosure with large see-through windows and wide opening doors |
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| Detector type | 1Der
PIXcel1D PIXcel3D GaliPIX3D |
| Interface | PreFIX type, enabling quick exchange of pre-aligned optics, stages and detectors |
| Power Supply | Single phase 210 – 230 V (with ± 10% grid variations); 50/60 Hz |
The 1Der is the latest edition to a portfolio of leading solid-state detectors for X-ray diffraction (XRD) applications. Together with an unrivaled suite of optical configurations, the 1Der integrates seamlessly into the XRD platforms to combine ease of use with ultimate flexibility and data clarity for all 0D and 1D applications.
The 1Der is compatible with all X-ray sources that are used on the Empyrean and Aeris.
With the PIXcel1D detector you have a dedicated strip detector for 0D and 1D applications. You can measure up to 255 times faster than with a traditional point detector, without compromising data quality. With no need for cooling water, liquid nitrogen flow, counting gas or time-consuming calibrations it is a cost-effective solution.
With an unrivalled resolution and dynamic range, the PIXcel1D can be used with all of our diffractometers.
The PIXcel3D is a unique 2D solid-state hybrid pixel detector. Each pixel is 55 microns x 55 microns and the detector array is 256 x 256 pixels. The detector, now based on Medipix3 technology, brings unrivalled signal to noise with its point spread function of one pixel and multiple energy discrimination levels.
With pixel dimensions of 60 microns x 60 microns and overall sensor dimensions of 30.06 x 24.16 mm, GaliPIX3D is the newest and largest 2D hybrid pixel detector for XRD. The high-quality CdTe sensor provides unrivalled stopping power for X-rays and affords close to 100% efficiency even for the highest energy radiation, like Ag and Mo. As with the PIXcel3D this detector is designed to provide state-of-the-art 2D images, data quality and flexibility. The design of the 2D photon counting detector array allows users to switch seamlessly between 1D and 2D modes and to collect frames suitable for 3D processing in computed tomography.
The Empyrean Tube is the successor to Malvern Panalytical’s well-proven X’Pert Tube. Building on the company’s 25 year track record in ceramic tube technology, the Empyrean tube has been designed and optimized for Malvern Panalytical's Empyrean diffractometers. In addition, this state-of-the-art diffraction tube is fully compatible with all Malvern Panalytical’s existing X'Pert PRO, X’Pert Powder, CubiX PRO, CubiX FAST, CubiX³ and X'Pert³ diffractometer systems.
We offer a wide range of non-ambient solutions placing ‘in situ’ in front of nearly every application supported on our XRD instruments.
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The Empyrean Alpha 1 offers unrivalled resolution, excellent peak symmetry, and ultra-low background - designed for structural analysis.
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