
The magical mystery of X-ray crystal orienter
2025-04-10 14:31The X-ray crystal orienter is an indispensable instrument for precision machining and manufacturing of crystal devices. X-ray crystal orienter utilizes the principle of X-ray diffraction to accurately and quickly determine the cutting angle of natural and artificial single crystals (piezoelectric crystals, optical crystals, laser crystals, semiconductor crystals), and is equipped with a cutting machine for directional cutting of the above-mentioned crystals. The X-ray crystal orienter is widely used in the research, processing, and manufacturing industries of crystal materials.
1. Principle of X-ray crystal orienter:
The X-ray crystal orienter utilizes the principle of X-ray diffraction to accurately and quickly determine the cutting angle of natural and artificial single crystals (piezoelectric crystals, optical crystals, laser crystals, semiconductor crystals). Equipped with a cutting machine, X-ray crystal orienter can be used for directional cutting of the above-mentioned crystals and is an indispensable instrument for precision machining and manufacturing of crystal devices. The X-ray crystal orientation instrument has a measurement accuracy of ± 30 inches, with a digital display mode and a smaller reading of 10 inches. Can measure samples with a diameter of 1-30 kilograms and 2-8 inches. Angle display: digital mode, measurement accuracy ± 30 inches.
2. Characteristics of X-ray crystal orienter:
Easy to operate, no need for professional knowledge or proficient skills. The digital display angle is easy to observe and reduces reading errors. The monitor can be zeroed at any position for easy display of chip angle deviation values. The dual angle measuring instrument can work simultaneously, improving efficiency. The X-ray crystal orienter has a special integrator with peak amplification, which improves the detection accuracy. The integration of X-ray tube and high-voltage cable increases high-voltage reliability. The detector high-voltage adopts DC high-voltage module and vacuum suction sample board, which improves the angle measurement accuracy and speed.
The main components of an X-ray crystal orienter are:
Radiation tube: Typically, a copper target is used as the anode and grounded, while forced air cooling is employed for cooling.
High voltage power supply: provides stable high voltage and current for X-ray tubes, and is one of the core components of the entire system.
Detector: used to receive diffracted X-ray photons and convert them into electrical signals for subsequent processing and analysis.
Goniometer: used to accurately measure the rotation angle of crystal samples, thereby determining the orientation information of the diffraction plane.
Data processing system: processes, analyzes, and stores the signals output by the detector to obtain information about the crystal structure.
4. Application areas of X-ray crystal orienter:
Materials Science: Used to study the crystal structures of various materials, including metals, ceramics, semiconductors, etc.
Geology: Used for identifying mineral types, analyzing rock structures, etc.
Chemistry: used to study the structure and changes of molecular crystals.
Physics: used to explore the microstructure and physical properties of matter.
In summary, with the continuous progress and innovation of science and technology,X-ray crystal orienter is believed that there will be more new materials and technologies applied in various fields in the future, promoting the continuous development of human society.