The first of its kind: Duetto is the first combined X-ray Diffractometer and X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer for "natural or in-position" analysis of precious art work. Using the supplied tri-pod and laser sighting system, Duetto is placed within proximity of the area to be analyzed. A digital camera records the area, while the position sensitive and energy sensitive x-ray detector captures both mineral and elemental analysis information.
Key Features/Benefits: * Both XRD and XRF data simultaneously * No external cooling; compact design
- - -can be transported for field work
- - - no sample preparation required * Easy to use, single button operation * True 2D powder XRD instrument
- - - provides image of XRD pattern
- - - See particle size ifluences or prefered orientation * Energy discrimination X-ray detector
- - - Eliminate Fluorescence, scatter and other background
- - - XRF spectral data for pattern confirmation
Lab quality XRF Performance: Duetto's ability to collect laboratory grade XRD patterns without harm to the artwork. Above is an actual diffraction pattern of a painting, while below is its corresponding XRF spectrum (courtesy of the Getty).
