XRD | Construction Materials Consultants, Inc

X-ray diffraction is a powerful laboratory technique often used in conjunction with microscopy and chemical analysis during materials characterization and failure investigations of construction materials. Determination of bulk mineralogical composition of a concrete or mortar, including its aggregate and binder mineralogies; e.g., Quartz in

XRF / XRD Combined = Quality Control of Clinker and Cement

Jul 17, 2014 On the other hand, XRD is capable of analyzing only specific phases. Technology that combines the advantages of both XRF and XRD together is the best solution to ensure quality control in the cement manufacturing process. Such instrumentation can be fitted with several XRF monochromators for major oxides analysis and a compact diffraction (XRD

Quantitative study of Portland cement hydration by X-ray

X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a powerful technique for the study of crystalline materials. The technique of Rietveld refinement now enables the amounts of different phases in anhydrous cementitious materials to be determined to a good degree of precision

Rigaku Corporation launches MiniFlex XpC x-ray

Nov 08, 2021 Japan: Rigaku Corporation has launched its new MiniFlex XpC high-throughput rapid x-ray diffractometer (XRD) for analysis of cement samples. The supplier says that the product is able to quickly identify variations in cement’s composition. It uses an EasyX interface and can be automated using a sample-loading robot or conveyor belt

XRD AND TGA INVESTIGATION OF HARDENED CEMENT

a deterioration of concrete by leaching of hardened cement paste due to aggressive water action is considered. Concrete from a hydro-electric power plant’s pipeline 30 years old was characterized with X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA/DTA). The study highlights the

Online XRD analyzer for cement industry - FCT ACTech

CMXγ. Reduce process variability with the most advanced continuous on-stream mineral analyzer for cement blends and other powder materials. Seamlessly integrating sample preparation robotics, an array of ultra-fast NOVA SxD detectors for highly accurate and repeatable detection and analysis, the CMXγ is designed for directly measuring and reporting gypsum, lime, alumina, magnesia, iron oxide

Cement, clinker and cementitious materials | Rigaku Global

X-ray fluorescence (XRF), a standard technique across the cement industry, is used to determine metal-oxide concentrations and oxide stoichiometry. X-ray diffraction provides quantitative analysis of free lime in clinker, which is critical to the production process. Kiln parameters are monitored, and adjusted continuously, based on XRD and XRF

Determination of amorphous phase levels in Portland cement

Mar 05, 2012 Figure 1(a) shows a typical XRD pattern for one of the Portland cement clinkers analyzed in this work. Search/Match analysis showed that the C 3 S (tricalcium silicate) is the dominant phase in the Portland cement clinker

Use of ladle furnace slag as supplementary cementitious

Based on the XRD patterns, the hydration product CH was evident when the cement was hydrated for 3 d. However, unhydrated C 3 S and C 2 S were still in the

On-line X-ray diffraction for quantitative phase analysis

The on-line XRD cement analyzer installed in the purpose-built instrument room adjacent to the cement mill. The upper cabinet houses the XRD instrumentation and sample presenter, while the lower cabinet houses the generator, detector electronics, and computer

(PDF) Quantitative analysis of cement hydration by XRD

In this study, Powder X-ray diffraction (XRD)/Rietveld analysis, which has been utilized in recent years as a technique for quantifying the crystal mineral phase of cement and cement paste, was

How can one prepare hydrated cement samples for XRD

Most recent answer. Sample preparation slightly differ for XRF and XRD. 1. Both pressed pellet and fused glass beads are suitable for hydrated cement paste or anhydrous cement samples for XRF. 2

ARL™ 9900 Total Cement Analyzer - Thermo Fisher Scientific

The ARL 9900 Total Cement Analyzer provides fast process monitoring during the critical phases of cement manufacturing. It combines XRF analysis to determine the elemental composition of the material, and XRD analysis to provide mineralogical information about how the various elements are combined together to ensure the integrity of the final product

Quantitative study of Portland cement hydration by

Sep 01, 2004 X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a powerful technique for the study of crystalline materials. The technique of Rietveld refinement now enables the amounts of different phases in anhydrous cementitious materials to be determined to a good degree of precision

Phase Analysis of Portland Cement by Combined

X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) has been used for several decades to identify and measure the mass fractions of various crystalline phases in portland cement. More recently, a combination of scanning electron microscopy with X-ray microanalysis (SEM/XMA) and

Portable XRD and XRF for Cement Analysis

Portable XRD and XRF for Cement Analysis. Olympus portable X-ray diffraction (pXRD) and X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) analyzers provide technicians, engineers, and scientists with real-time, quantitative identification for a wide range of cement, concrete, and individual components. With onsite analysis, these compact instruments can identify and

Identification and Quantification of Cement

and that C4AF will give a different colour to the cement. Therefore, an accurate and reproducible analysis has to be carried out. A combination of XRF and XRD seems to be an excellent solution for routine, on-line process and quality control of clinker phases in addition to free lime. A stand-alone XRD on the other hand allows more flexible

XRD – Cement Science

Jan 22, 2013 In the cement science field, XRD analysis combined with Rietveld method can give quantitative results of crystalline phase of hydration products, so I try to use XRD/Rietveld method to quantify the hydration products of cementitous material. To achieve good performance of XRD test, fine powder is required and of great importance