An X-ray diffractometer coupled with diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy and gas chromatography for in situ and in operando characterization: an innovative analytical laboratory instrument

An innovative analytical tool combining X-ray diffraction, diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy and gas chromatography using a dedicated reaction cell for in situ and in operando characterization has for the first time been developed for laboratory-scale application. The use of this multitechnique device is illustrated by the study of the thermal decomposition of calcium oxalate.