Last month, at the 31^st Conference of the German Crystallographic Society (DGK), Bruker announced the D8 VENTURE HE – a new solution for Single Crystal X-Ray Diffraction (SC-XRD) using higher energy X-ray sources. The D8 VENTURE HE builds on the proven D8 VENTURE platform by incorporating the latest technical innovations to deliver unbeatable results in the fields of solid-state, high-pressure and quantum crystallography.

The D8 VENTURE HE combines the unique high intensity of IμS DIAMOND II X-ray sources with the PHOTON III HE detector. The PHOTON III HE retains all the advantages of the PHOTON III detectors, such as photon-counting, large active area, and excellent point spread, but features a new scintillator optimized to achieve significantly higher quantum efficiencies for higher-energy radiation. A recent study of data collected on an inorganic crystal using Ag radiation showed that the higher DQE of the PHOTON III HE directly translates into significantly better data statistics and more accurate structures.

High-energy crystallography takes advantage of Mo and Ag X-ray radiation. The higher energy radiation greatly improves the quality of data from inorganic and mineral samples due to the significantly lower absorption coefficients. Ag radiation provides more compressed reciprocal space, enabling more complete data to be collected in geometrically restricted experimental setups, such as when using DACs for high-pressure studies.

Bruker presents the new video, “What is XRF?”. Here you will quickly get an overview of how XRF works and which applications it is used for. The video will explain why XRF is a non-destructive, easy, and reliable method for identifying the elements in your sample, as well as how the concentrations of those elements are determined. It will show that, for most elements, the dynamic range of XRF is from parts per million to 100 percent. It also explains the latest technology in wavelength-dispersive and energy-dispersive techniques. Finally, you will learn why XRF is the preferred analytical method for a great number of industries, including mining, petrochemicals, metals, cement, food and feed, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Watch this video and join us in this journey of understanding, from irradiating a sample material with X-rays coming from an X-ray source, to achieving precise and accurate analytical results!

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Bruker Store, a digital retail platform that offers a wide range of consumables and accessories for your XRD and XRF instruments. The store supports mobile access and provides comprehensive guidance on compatible products. Besides one-click shopping, you can also generate quotes conveniently. As a special launch promotion, we are offering 30% off on selected items in the store for a limited period. We invite you to visit the new Bruker Store and explore how it can enhance your XRD and XRF capabilities.

In the high-brilliance IµS DIAMOND II microfocus source, active electron optics enable instantaneous wavelength switching in dual wavelength configurations of the D8 VENTURE Single Crystal X-Ray Diffraction (SC-XRD) solution. We demonstrate how little time is needed to switch the wavelength from copper (Cu) to molybdenum (Mo) radiation. We also reveal the technical background for the new feature, which enables in-house multi-wavelength experiments with heretofore unknown user convenience.

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