Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering
Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering
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Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) is one of the most powerful techniques for resolving nanostructures, particle sizes and shapes, internal ordering, and specific surface areas in modern materials – from polymers, colloids, and biomaterials to catalysts, and energy-storage systems. With Anton Paar’s SAXSpoint 500 and SAXSpoint 700 small-angle X-ray scattering systems, you achieve synchrotron-like SAXS data quality directly in your lab. And you gain full control over measurement time, sample environments, and experiment design, instead of competing for scarce and expensive synchrotron beamtime.
Marking 10 years of SAXSpoint innovation, the SAXSpoint systems, sample stages, and software packages are available at an unbeatable price – so you can confidently expand or upgrade your small-angle X-ray scattering capabilities with a solution that supports your research for years to come.
70+ years of SAXS expertise
Anton Paar has shaped the field of small-angle X-ray scattering since the very beginning. From the first Kratky camera in 1957 to today’s SAXSpoint systems, our instruments have empowered generations of scientists to study nanostructures with confidence. With more than 1,000 SAXS instruments delivered worldwide and a decade of SAXSpoint innovation, we make sure you benefit from proven technology and deep application know-how in every measurement.
Excellent quality, superior service
Anton Paar instruments are built to the highest standards of quality and precision, backed by unrivalled service and support. From in-house manufacturing to advanced AXO optics – developed within the Anton Paar Group – every detail reflects our commitment to excellence and long-term reliability. Every SAXSpoint system comes with a three-year warranty and the assurance of Anton Paar’s global sales and service network with over 40 locations across the globe. No matter where you are, a certified Anton Paar support technician is always nearby.
High data quality, at an unmatched price
With SAXSpoint 500 and SAXSpoint 700 you achieve high data quality and flexibility at an exceptional price-performance ratio. You obtain SAXS, WAXS, GISAXS, and USAXS information from a single platform, covering a wide range of nanostructured materials and applications. Thousands of scientific publications rely on Anton Paar’s small-angle X-ray scattering technology – a testament to the precision, reliability, and innovation that help keep your research at the forefront of science, at a reasonable total cost of ownership.
Anton Paar’s small-angle X-ray scattering instrumentation
Investigate nanomaterials (size, shape, internal structure, specific surface, etc.) with small-angle X-ray scattering whenever you want on a footprint of 2.7 m x 0.9 m (SAXSpoint 500) instead of waiting for expensive synchrotron time slots. Optimize your beamline time and investigate unstable samples without transport insecurities. Anton Paar’s precise solutions for SAXS/WAXS/GISAXS/USAXS/RheoSAXS studies provide excellent resolution and synchrotron-like data quality for daily research of nanostructured materials. Our robust SAXS instrumentation employs X-rays as well as scatterless beam collimation and is equipped with a wide range of sample stages to cover many different applications.
Synchrotron-like SAXS data quality in your lab
Anton Paar’s SAXSpoint 700 and SAXSpoint 500 small-angle X-ray scattering systems employ brilliant X-ray sources and optics to produce an X-ray beam of extremely high spectral purity and flux. In combination with the system’s scatterless beam collimation and state-of-the-art hybrid photon-counting (HPC) detectors, you can count on a high signal-to-noise ratio and synchrotron-like data quality.
Flexible sample environments for real-world applications
Anton Paar nanostructure analyzers offer the most comprehensive and versatile selection of sample stages for your nanostructured samples. Whether you conduct studies of nanostructured surfaces, tensile tests, structural studies under controlled temperature, humidity, or pressure, or perform gas reaction measurements, Anton Paar’s SAXS systems are well-equipped to characterize your nanostructured sample.
High uptime, low maintenance costs
The instruments’ innovative, robust design ensures availability and high sample throughput. All mechanical parts are produced in our high-tech production facilities in Austria or Germany because 100 % quality requires 100 % control. Count on smooth operation and a steady stream of excellent results to support your research of nanostructured materials.
Rely on profound application knowledge
From your first inquiry until system commissioning, Anton Paar specialists provide support, guidance, and thorough on-site user training. During the lifetime of the instrument, you can rely on direct local support via our subsidiaries and experts across the globe. More than 70 years of experience make Anton Paar the most successful and reliable partner in the field of SAXS/WAXS/GISAXS/USAXS/RheoSAXS nanostructure analysis.
The whole world of small-angle X-ray scattering
To exploit the full potential of small-angle X-ray scattering, you need more than a high-performance SAXS instrument – you need the right sample environments.
Anton Paar offers a comprehensive selection of stages and accessories that extends your SAXS, WAXS, and GISAXS capabilities. From temperature-controlled studies and environmental cells to rheological and operando battery experiments, these modules turn your SAXSpoint system into a flexible platform for advanced nanostructure analysis.
Heated Sampler and Heated/Cooled Sampler
Temperature-dependent investigations of different types of samples are among the standard SAXS/WAXS measurements to characterize material properties. With Anton Paar’s modern sample stages, Heated/Cooled Sampler and Heated Sampler, perform fully automatic scans of up to 20 different samples in one go. The stages cover a temperature range from -150 °C to +350 °C and offer a variety of sample holders designed for the analysis of solids, gels, pastes, and liquids.
GISAXS Stage
Obtain insights into the surface nanostructure of thin-film samples: GISAXS applications include the characterization of mesoporous thin films, surface-deposited nanoparticles, metal deposits on oxide surfaces, and soft matter systems such as polymer/block copolymer thin films and biological materials attached to surfaces.
USAXS Stage
The USAXS module enables automatic, sequential acquisition of X-ray scattering data, providing high-quality USAXS, SAXS, and WAXS information in a single measurement. With its advanced design, it resolves structural details across a wide range - from Ångstroms to over 2.5 micrometers - all in one go, without any need for manual intervention.
RheoSAXS Module
The lab-scale RheoSAXS system is the combination of two world-class Anton Paar instruments: The renowned SAXSpoint 700 delivers brilliant results on the nanoscale; combined with the DSR 502 dynamic shear rheometer (based on Anton Paar’s renowned MCR rheometers) this makes RheoSAXS a unique setup for studying structural and rheological properties simultaneously in your lab. RheoSAXS resolves the combined information of your sample in minutes.
Humidity Cell
Anton Paar’s dedicated Humidity Stages allows temperature- and humidity-dependent studies, in both transmission and reflection geometry (GISAXS). They enable measurements under humid conditions from 5 % RH to 95 % RH at temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 60 °C. Also perform measurements in vacuum, air, or inert gas across a temperature range from 10 °C to 110 °C.
Battery Cell
Gain unparalleled insights into your battery’s inner workings with operando SWAXS measurements. Our advanced cell design enables the simultaneous investigation of both electrochemical performance and nanostructural evolution – including changes in size, shape, and morphology – under real operating conditions. By capturing dynamic structural processes as they happen, you can truly understand how materials behave, degrade, and transform during charge and discharge cycles. This makes the Battery Cell the ideal tool for developing next-generation energy storage systems with higher efficiency, stability, and lifetime.
ASX autosampler for liquids
Measure up to 192 liquid samples in one run with the ASX autosampler at ambient conditions. With the ASX c version you can store samples at down to 4 °C while they are waiting to be measured. This is especially important for temperature-sensitive samples in order to protect them from denaturation and evaporation, ensuring consistent and reliable results.
Whether you choose SAXSpoint 700 or SAXSpoint 500, you’re equipping your lab with a powerful small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) platform built for superior nanostructure analysis. SAXSpoint 700 is the ultimate SAXS/WAXS/GISAXS/USAXS/RheoSAXS laboratory beamline, with a spacious measurement chamber, flexible sample environments, and synchrotron-like detector technology for the highest resolution and q-range. SAXSpoint 500 offers the same best-in-class beam delivery system and powerful 2D SAXS capabilities in a more compact footprint – ideal when lab space or budget is limited, but measurement quality cannot be compromised.
Both systems deliver brilliant X-ray beams with exceptional spectral purity, advanced scatterless collimation, and automation that takes care of alignment and routine tasks. Intuitive SAXSdrive™ and SAXSanalysis™ software streamline experiment setup and data evaluation, while our global support network and three-year warranty ensure long-term reliability and peace of mind.
Not sure which system fits your samples, workflows, and future projects best? Get in touch with our SAXS experts and find the SAXSpoint configuration that gives your lab the most value – today and in the years to come.
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