The Ultima III theta-theta vertical diffractometer has a sealed tube providing 2kW of power and Cu X-radiation (line source = 0.1×10 mm). Equipped with a CBO, configurational change from parafocusing conditions (Bragg-Brentano) to parallel beam optics is easily accomplished. A bent/flat graphite monochromator and a scintillation detector are aligned in the diffracted beam. The standard attachment is a 6-sample changer, which is very practical and convenient for routine phase analysis. Variable temperature (-180°C to 300° C) sample holder, operating under vacuum (10-2 mbar) or in a specified gas atmosphere can be installed. 

In addition, there is an option for “snapshot” mode, using  a high speed, high sensitivity, high-resolution 1D solid state  X-ray detector, the  Mythen 1K (Dectris Ltd., Switzerland). The Mythen contains 1280, 50 μm × 8 mm strips, each of which can collect up to 2×105 photons per second. It can provide simultaneous counting of X-rays within a 2-theta range of 12.5° with angular resolution of 0.01°. This detector is particulary suitable for small amounts of sample, as well as when it is necessary to avoid lengthy data collection time, for example, if the sample is under any external influence: temperature change, electric field, etc. 

This diffractometer is simple to use, requires no sample alignment, and is the ultimate training tool for novice users.