BTX III desktop XRD analyzer
The BTX III X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyzer is a compact desktop analyzer that can quickly provide users with reliable quantitative mineralogical information on the main and secondary components of minerals.
The BTX III analyzer is equipped with a unique and compact sample tray that can replace traditional desktop XRD instruments, and is lightweight, requiring almost no maintenance. This standalone instrument can be operated without the need for compressed gas, water cooling devices, secondary chillers, or external transformers, thus maintaining a low cost of ownership. The operator can directly connect the XRD instrument to other devices by using Ethernet or wireless connectivity.
Olympus' XRD analyzer uses the intuitive SwiftMin software with the following features: a single screen control panel displaying multiple data, pre-set calibration programs, easy data export, and automatic data transfer, simplifying the user's workflow.

The improvement of speed and sensitivity helps users make quick decisions
The BTX III analyzer combines powerful, concise and intuitive software with improved X-ray detectors, which not only improves sensitivity and accelerates the analysis process, but also provides more reliable results.
The updated X-ray detector hardware runs faster and has higher analysis density, resulting in lower detection limits.
SwiftMin's automatic mineral phase identification (ID) and quantification software can provide real-time data directly on the XRD analyzer, allowing users to make decisions quickly, promptly, and with confidence.

Sample preparation, easy to complete
When using traditional desktop X-ray diffraction instruments, large quantities of samples need to be ground into powder and then rolled into small spherical shapes to ensure sufficient random orientation of the grains.
In contrast, the BTX III analyzer can use a small vibrating sample tray to induce convection of all particles in the sample chamber, ensuring that the data is almost unaffected by directional effects. Therefore, the analyzer only requires 15 milligrams of sample to obtain high-quality detection results, and operators can easily prepare samples using the sample toolkit provided with the analyzer.

SwiftMin's automatic mineral phase identification (ID) and quantification software can provide real-time data directly on the XRD analyzer, allowing users to make decisions quickly, promptly, and with confidence. When performing repetitive detection operations, the intuitive and concise functions of SwiftMin software can improve efficiency and save time. The software performance is as follows:
Multiple data displays on a single screen control panel: allowing users to view all mineral composition, calibration, and analysis information on the same screen, thereby speeding up workflow.
Pre set calibration program: By using a password protected new laboratory administrator screen, preset calibration modes can be entered, allowing operators of any level to use the analyzer and quickly obtain reliable results.
Automatic data transmission: When the operator clicks the "stop" button or after a preset period of time, the analyzer will automatically send data to the user's network.
Easy data export: Users can easily export quantitative mineralogical results for viewing or further data analysis. They can also access raw data files through network folders to analyze diffraction patterns.

Calcite in coal: Quantitative analysis of calcite (CaCO3), a mineral that reduces the combustion efficiency of raw materials in coal-fired power plants, can improve combustion efficiency and reduce carbon emissions by identifying calcite.

Minerals and ores
Rich iron ore: Analyze iron rich ores, even in the absence of certain mineral phases.
quartz
Hematite ore
Needle iron ore
magnetite
Potassium carbonate: Analyze potassium carbonate for crystal phase identification and semi quantitative analysis of certain identified minerals, including the following minerals:
sylvite
rock salt
Anhydrous potassium magnesium aluminate
Potassium magnesium alum
Limestone and cement: Easily perform quantitative XRD analysis on ordinary minerals mixed with limestone. When the ores in the quarry contain different contents of dolomite, this analyzer can quickly determine ores with dolomite content ranging from 0.5% to 9%, with an error of only 0.02%.
Alpha quartz
Asbestos ore
calcite
dolomite

Oil and gas
Logging/Mud Logging: Mineral identification and quantification of shale cuttings in oil fields to quickly obtain feedback on geological guidance and horizontal drilling sites. Simplified the work of "tracking the direction of mineral veins" for specific mineral layers.
silicate
carbonate
clay
Pyrite
Pipeline: Energy sensitive detectors can optimize peak, back, and bottom to identify and quantify corrosive materials in pipelines. XRF measurements can also be performed simultaneously to quickly identify the elemental composition of materials.
Square ferrite (FeO), hematite (Fe2O3), goethite (FeO (OH)), pyrite (FeS2)
Calcite (CaCO3), aragonite (CaCO3)
Tailings: Tailings can be easily reanalyzed to assess the operational performance of the factory or to evaluate previous projects.

pharmacy
Quickly identify counterfeit drugs.
Perform rapid and non-destructive fingerprint analysis on drug formulations and precursors.
Detect the presence and content of active and inactive foreign or substitute ingredients in drugs.
Rapid XRD analysis helps ensure patient safety and protect the brand of legitimate pharmaceutical companies.

Advantages and Characteristics of Olympus XRD Analyzer
Convenient sample preparation: Traditional desktop XRD instruments generally require testing personnel to perform a large amount of sample collection and preparation work, as large quantities of samples must be ground into powder and carefully rolled into small spherical shapes. If the sample is ground too finely or the compaction force is too strong, it may cause sample preparation effects, such as preferential orientation issues. However, Olympus' XRD analyzer is different in that it only requires 15 milligrams of sample to obtain high-quality detection results, and the testing personnel can easily prepare samples using the sample kit provided with the instrument.
Simultaneous measurement: Traditional desktop XRD instruments require several seconds to obtain each 2-theta measurement value, so obtaining all 2-theta measurements may take up to several hours. The Olympus XRD analyzer is equipped with a charge coupled device (CCD) detector, which can simultaneously obtain all 2-theta measurement values, making it possible to display the complete diffraction pattern almost immediately on the screen.
2D X-ray diffractometer: Many XRD tools use X-ray detectors that can only capture photons that fall off the sample in one plane, completing one-dimensional experiments. Olympus' XRD analyzer equipped with a charge coupled device (CCD) detector can collect slices of diffraction rings to help users understand whether the sample has been prepared correctly (particle statistics and/or preferred orientation of grains). Based on this information, users can confirm the accuracy and representativeness of the quantitative data obtained.
Perspective geometry: Unlike large traditional XRD instruments that use reflection geometry techniques, Olympus' XRD analyzer uses transmission geometry techniques at the location where the X-ray beam passes through the sample. The sample volume in the sample pool remains fixed, so changes in sample density will not affect resolution. This feature is particularly important for low-density materials, such as drug samples. Compared to instruments based on reflective geometry technology, our instrument can achieve higher resolution with fixed penetration performance.
Energy differentiated X-ray detector: Larger traditional desktop XRD instruments generally cannot use detectors that are more sensitive to energy, so the detector will be affected by photons that are not used in XRD experiments. In contrast, Olympus' XRD analyzer can remove photons that are not directly involved in X-ray diffraction experiments, such as X-ray fluorescence photons, thereby providing better signal-to-noise ratio modes.
Cobalt tube and copper tube options: The Olympus XRD analyzer comes standard with a sturdy and durable cobalt (Co) target X-ray tube. This type of anode ray tube is widely favored by geologists and mineralogists because it can perform excellently in analyzing samples with high iron (Fe) content. However, in certain applications (such as high manganese content in samples), copper (Cu) target X-ray tubes are required. According to the specific application needs of users, Olympus can provide either of these two types of anode target X-ray tubes.

How does Olympus' XRD analyzer work
The Olympus XRD diffractometer uses a unique method to quickly and conveniently collect and process XRD data.
Olympus' XRD technology
Micro focused X-ray tube
X-ray beam
collimator
sample
CCD detector

Olympus instruments use transmission geometry techniques (as shown in the above figure) instead of the reflection geometry techniques used in traditional XRD instruments based on angle measuring instruments. The instrument does not have moving parts, but achieves randomization of sample detection through the use of a unique vibrating sample tray. The instrument uses a constant frequency to randomize powder samples, which is called powder liquefaction.
The powder is placed between two polyester or polyimide film windows, as shown in the following figure.

Thanks to our convection technology, every grain of the sample in the sample chamber will be irradiated with an X-ray beam in every possible direction within 30 seconds. Through this method, Olympus XRD instruments can achieve 100% randomization of sample detection, which is also a key factor for accurate and precise X-ray diffraction analysis. The Olympus XRD analyzer only requires 15 milligrams of sample to simultaneously collect all practical 2-theta measurement data. The absence of moving parts also contributes to the reliable performance and almost maintenance free advantage of our XRD analyzer.