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                This diffractometer collects with high angular resolution
                (down to 0.008 degrees in two-theta) powder X-ray diffraction
                patterns of polycrystalline samples. With the multi-channels
                detector (VANTEC), fast acquisition of scans are possible,
                in less than 2 minutes under favorable conditions. 
                This diffractometer can also be used for routine measurement
                when sample are available in large quantity. An automatic
                sample loader is available for this purpose.  
                In addition, the D8/Advance diffractometer can be equipped
                with a chamber for variable temperature or low pressure
                experiments.  |