Construction of a double-radius Guinier diffractometer using Mo Kα₁ radiation and a one- or two-dimensional detection system

This paper presents the design for a computer-assisted double-radius Guinier system for Mo Kα₁ radiation with a cylindrically bent imaging plate and an integrated readout scanner for the recorded diffraction patterns. This quick X-ray detection technique makes new applications for the Guinier method possible. The addition of suitable components such as an optimized monochromator, a set-up for changing, moving and heating the samples and sophisticated adjustment equipment improves the diffractometer, making it a competitive in-house system for powder characterization and crystal structure determination of high standard. The commonly used scintillation tube arrangement should also be adapted to receive a multifunctional system.