X-Ray Diffraction Resources

Learn more about XRD and get the resources you need

Visit the XRD Academy to learn the fundamentals about X-ray diffraction (XRD), obtain more information about specific applications, and watch our selection of XRD videos. Also, browse our other resources below to find out how to put our Thermo Scientific ARL XRD instruments to work for your research needs.

XRD Academy

Check out Thermo Fisher Scientific’s X-ray diffraction learning center to extend your knowledge about X-ray diffraction.

XRD resources

Read our brochures, flyers, and eBooks to learn more about XRD instruments and their use in diverse applications. 

Additive manufacturing

Cement Manufacturing

Ceramics

Energy

Geology, Mining and Minerals

Forensics

Metal and Alloy Manufacturing

Nanoparticles and Thin films

Pharma

Polymers and Plastics

Spectroscopy and material characterization demo center

Take advantage of a customized virtual demo experience to show you how Thermo Scientific XRD instruments can help with your research.

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XRD video library

Check out our selection of structural analysis videos.

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Thermo Scientific ARL X’TRA Companion – your XRD support in process control

Thermo Fisher Scientific proudly presents its cost-efficient powder diffraction instrument, crafted to meet the rigorous demands of multiple industrial sectors. The ARL X’TRA Companion Diffractometer is designed to excel at material analysis.
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ARL EQUINOX 100

Compact, affordable and transportable benchtop XRD system for QA/QC, academic, and routine applications.
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Performing Fast and Dynamic Analysis Using Benchtop X-Ray Diffraction Analyzers (ARL EQUINOX 100)

This video covers XRD and the importance of sample preparation.
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Analysis of high-value forensic and geological samples using XRD technique

In line with our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer, Thermo Fisher Scientific is a reliable partner in geology and forensic XRD analysis. Not only for narcotics and counterfeits but also for soils & mining

XRD webinars

Choose from a broad range of webinars to see how XRD and other techniques are advancing research in areas ranging from pharmaceutical to industrial quality control to environmental applications.

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Capable and Compliant XRD in Pharmaceutical Analysis

XRD provides valuable analytics for pharmaceutical researchers and in drug manufacturing. Watch this webinar to learn about guidelines for sample prep, measurement strategies to use to comply with regulatory requirements, and more.
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Polymer Analysis with XRD and XRF

XRF analyzes & quantifies various elements down to sub-ppm levels. XRD provides much needed structural information such as polymorphism, % crystallinity and crystallite size of the polymers with a view to ensure their structure-property relationship.
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Drill down to microstructures with XRD

In this webinar, XRD application examples to advance cutting-edge research will be presented, including: Catalyst and catalysis, Additive Manufacturing processes PBF & FFF, Semiconductor materials and devices, Battery and renewable energy, and more.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

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