ARL 9900 IntelliPower Series X-ray Spectrometers
A complete laboratory in one instrument
The Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ 9900 IntelliPower™ series of X-ray spectrometers is the most capable and most versatile ever offered for process control. The key to its versatility is the patented technology which allows two X-ray techniques – X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to be combined in one instrument. This makes the ARL 9900 highly productive as it can take the place of two separate instruments. It permits the rapid and accurate analysis of solid samples of various kinds. Up to 83 elements (from B to U, 5 to 92 in the Mendeleev table) in concentrations ranging from parts per million to 100% can be detected. Advanced integrated software bestows fast commissioning of new methods and permits quick reporting and storing of the analytical results where it matters most.
General specifications for ARL 9900 Intellipower
| Element range |
| Boron (Nr. 5) to transuranics (>Nr. 92) providing all necessary crystals are fitted on a universal goniometer. Fluorine (Nr. 9) to transuranics (>Nr. 92) with SmartGonio |
| Spectrometer environment |
| Stabilized vacuum using molecular pump |
| Spectrometer design |
| Analysis devices contained in a vacuum chamber made of grey cast iron and temperature controlled. Temperature control by a differential heating and cooling system. Crystals regulated to ± 0.1°C. |
| Spectrometer arrangement |
| X-ray tube mounted vertically at 90° above sample surface. Analytical devices positioned on a 360° ring looking down at the sample surface. |
| X-ray tube |
| High performance Rh anode end window tube with thin Be window (0.075 mm). Extra thin (0.05 mm) window option further increases sensitivity for light elements. Optional W or Mo anodes. |
| Monochromators |
| Fixed mechanical systems using curved crystal optics (flat optics for light elements) and flow proportional, sealed or scintillation detectors. Each monochromator has its individual temperature control to ± 0.1°C. For ultra-high countrates, absorbing filters can be fitted. Dual Pulse height integration to discriminate and correct for 2nd order peaks. |
| Universal goniometer |
| Gearless, microprocessor controlled goniometer using optical encoders. Fully automatic programming of: Independent rotation of crystals and detectors Maximum slewing speed: 4800° 2θ/min Accuracy of peak positions vs. ASTM table on LiF crystals: 0.015° Angular reproducibility < ± 0.0002° Angular resolution 0.001° Total angle range: 0°-153° 2θ (Flow proportional counter: 17°-153°. Scintillation counter: 0°-115°) Continuous digital scans: from 0.25°/min to 327°/min as function of measuring time and increment. Step scan range: Minimum step: 0.001°. Maximum practical: 1.00° Time of measurement for each step: 0.1 s. - 655 s. |
| SmartGonio |
| Gearless, microprocessor controlled compact goniometer using optical encoders. Fully automatic programming of: Fixed collimator selected according to customer’s application Independent rotation of crystals and detectors Maximum slewing speed: 5500° 2θ/min Accuracy of peak positions vs. ASTM table on LiF crystals: 0.015° Angular reproducibility < ± 0.0002° Angular resolution 0.001° Total angle range: 0°-150° 2θ (Flow proportional counter: 17°-150°. Scintillation counter: 0°-90°) Continuous digital scans: from 0.25°/min to 327°/min as function of measuring time and increment. Step scan range: Minimum step: 0.001°. Maximum practical: 1.00° Time of measurement for each step: 0.1 s. - 655 s. |
| Free Lime Channel |
| Microprocessor-controlled compact X-ray diffraction system for determination of free lime in clinker and slags, limestone additions in cement, hot meal calcination monitoring and quartz in raw meal. |
| Compact XRD system |
| Microprocessor-controlled compact X-ray diffraction system for determination of phase content in various process monitoring. |
| X-ray WorkStation including NeXRD |
| Full X-ray diffraction system integrated using Co anode X-ray tube and theta/theta geometry for Rietveld analysis. Stability ± 0.0001 % per 1 % variation. Dimensions: H 59 cm, L 78 cm, W 29 cm – NeXRD + 12 fixed channels – NeXRD + 1 SmartGonio + 6 fixed channels. – NeXRD + 1 universal goniometer + 5 fixed channels |
| Counting electronics |
| Multi-channel analyzer to discriminate peaks of higher energy. Digital Automatic Gain Control (AGC) for pulse shrinkage correction. Automatic dead time correction ensures linearity of response up to 2 Mcps on flow proportional counter, 1.5 Mcps on scintillation counter, 1 Mcps on sealed detectors. |
| Sample changer and cassettes |
| Basic magazine: 12 cassettes for samples of max. height 40 mm and diameter 60 mm. Large capacity X-Y changer: 98 cassettes for samples of max. height 30 mm and diameter 52 mm or 98 samples on supports for direct introduction. Exposed opening 29 mm diameter (basic). Rotation of cassettes in analysis position: 60 rpm. Large changer is easily retrofittable. |
| Primary beam filter |
| Up to 4 position programmable primary beam filter for modifying X-ray excitation. |
| Laboratory information |
| Optional phone service support through Modem connection. Safety standards: Electrical and protection: IEC 1010-1, IEC 950. Radiation (fully protected system): ORap (CH) 414.501 and BGB1.I norms (< 1 μSv/h). Electro-magnetic immunity: CENELEC EN 50081-2 + EN 50082-2 (industrial). |
Particular specifications for ARL 9900 IntelliPower 600/1200/2500
| Spectrometer capacity |
| X-ray generator for 600 W |
| Solid state 600 W high frequency generator of maximum voltage 50 kV and maximum current 20 mA. All kV/mA combinations must be chosen to be less than 600 W. Maximum line voltage variation -15 % to + 10 %. Stability ± 0.0001 % per 1 % variation. |
| X-ray generator for 1200 W |
| Solid state 1.2 kW high frequency generator of maximum voltage 50 kV and maximum current 40 mA. All kV/mA combinations must be chosen to be less than 1200 W. Maximum line voltage variation -15 % to +10 %. Stability ± 0.0001 % per 1 % variation. |
| X-ray generator for 2500 W |
| Solid state 2.5 kW high frequency generator of maximum voltage 60 kV and maximum current 100 mA. All kV/mA combinations must be chosen to be less than 2500 W. Maximum line voltage variation -15 % to +10 %. Stability ± 0.0001 % per 1 % variation. |
| Power requirements |
| 2.9 kVA single phase for 600 W 3.5 kVA single phase for 1200 W 5 kVA single phase for 2500 W |
| Cooling system |
| Closed circuit for deionised water flowing through liquid/air heat exchanger. Flow is regulated between 0.5 and 5 lt/min according to generator setting (to keep X-ray tube temperature constant) |
| Dimensions and weight for 600 W and 1200 W |
| H 166 cm, D 136.5 cm, W 93 cm with basic sample changer + H 31 cm, L 42 cm, W 20 cm. Weight: 760 kg. |
| Dimensions and weight for 2500 W |
| H 166 cm, D 136.5 cm, W 93 cm with basic sample changer + H 47 cm, L 83.5 cm, W 41 cm. Weight: 785 kg. |
Particular specifications for ARL 9900 IntelliPower 3600/4200
| Spectrometer capacity |
Up to three goniometers configurations also available. |
| X-ray generator for 3600 W |
| Solid state 3.6 kW high frequency generator (max. settings: 60 kV-60 mA or 30 kV- 120 mA). 70 kV option (max. settings: 70 kV-51 mA or 30 kV-120 mA). All combinations must be chosen to be less than 3600 W. Maximum line voltage variation -15 % to +10 %. Stability ± 0.0001 % per 1 % variation. |
| X-ray generator for 4200 W |
| Solid state 4.2 kW high frequency generator (max. settings: 60 kV-70 mA or 35 kV-120 mA). Optional top performance generator (max. settings: 70 kV-60 mA or 30 kV-140 mA). All combinations must be chosen to be less than 4200 W. Maximum line voltage variation -15 % to +10 %. Stability ± 0.0001 % per 1 % variation. |
| Power requirements |
| 6 kVA single phase for 3600 W 7 kVA single phase for 4200 W |
| Cooling system |
| Built-in closed circuit for deionised water flowing through liquid/liquid heat exchanger. External water needed is <18°C, pressure ≥ 2 bar, flow is regulated between 0.5 and 4.5 lt/min according to generator setting (water consumption minimization). |
| Dimensions |
| H 166 cm, D 136.5 cm, W 93 cm with basic sample changer |
| System weight |
| 750 kg |