X-ray sources and source-optics systems

Primux 50 microfocus X-ray source-optics systems

We provide a microfocus X-ray source system equipped with high performance ASTIX X-ray optics for two-dimensional beam shaping.The system is made for upgrades of existing X-ray instruments and it can be applied for customized solutions. Main applications are XRD, SAXS, WAXS and μXRF. Benefits are an intense and symmetric beam of high spectral purity and low power consumption of the X-ray source. The properties of the beam can be matched to customers‘ requirements. For example, high-flux optics with a large convergence angle are designed for single crystal XRD, low-convergence optics with a sharp beam edge are of interest for SAXS, whereas small spot sizes are crucial for μXRF.

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Primux 50 source with optics and mirror housing

2-dimensionally focussing or collimating ASTIX mirrors

Controller for Primux system

Beam shaping typefocusing (ASTIX-f), collimating (ASTIX-c), hybride (ASTIX-h)
Kβ suppression>10³
Beam size30-600 μm (ASTIX-f), 300-2000 μm (ASTIX-c)
Focal length f100-3000 mm (ASTIX-f)
(from optics center to secondary focus)
HousingUMH type (vacuum possible)
Alignmentmanual or motorized
Beam shapingcrossed-slit screen / pinhole
Anode materialCr, Co, Cu, Mo, Ag, W
(others on request)
Anode spot size50 µm
Voltageup to 65 kV
Source powerup to 50 W
(others on request)
Housing dimensions
(W×D×H)
72×79×290 mm³
(without mirror housing)
Coolingwater-cooled
Cooling requirementTemperature 15-25 °C
Cooling water flow~ 1 l/min
Pressure< 3 bar
Mass8 kg (incl. mirror housing)
Other featuresfully customizable with a large variety of X-ray optics
Rack mount19" 4U device
Mass~13 kg
Voltage input100-240 V (AC) 50/60 Hz
Max. power output65 W
Max. voltage65 kV
Dual sourceoptional
Safety circuits inputsexternal door interlock
Source recognition HV and power are automatically limited depending on tube specification.
Flow sensorintegrated
CommunicationEthernet
external shutter triggering
SoftwareWindows, Linux (GUI)