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Learn more RISING TO THE CHALLENGE. TOGETHER. Rigaku supports all those who are fighting COVID-19 around the world. A Message from the CEO THE RIGAKU ADVANTAGE Embedded video for Rigaku XtaLAB Synergy-DW Dual Wavelength X-Ray Diffractometer With HPC X-Ray Detector XtaLAB Synergy-DW : High-flux dual-wavelength diffractometer for multi­­­purpose diffraction Embedded video for Introducing ResQ CQL ResQ CQL : Offers advanced identifi­­­cation of potential threats in an improved tactical form factor Embedded video for nano3DX X-ray microscope nano3DX : Ultra-high resolution nano-tomography using parallel beam geometry Embedded video for Rigaku NEX DE VS Variable spot size EDXRF spectrometer with QuantEZ software NEX DE VS : High-performance small (variable) spot benchtop EDXRF elemental analyzer FEATURED SOLUTIONS CEMENT CEMENT X-ray analytical techniques, employed across the cement industry, are used to determine metal-oxide concentrations and free lime. Learn More POLYMERS & PLASTICS POLYMERS & PLASTICS For all tasks in polymer research, product development, and production quality control, X-ray techniques are core analytical tools. Learn More MINING & REFINING 2 MINING & REFINING XRF and XRD are key techniques for characterizing the elemental and phase composition of geological materials from mining to metals. Learn More PHARMACEUTICALS PHARMACEUTICALS Single crystal and powder X-ray diffraction are extensively used in the drug discovery, design, development and formulation processes. Learn More PHOTOVOLTAICS PHOTOVOLTAICS X-ray techniques are typically used to measure the characteristics (thickness to molecular structure) of thin-film layers for R&D to production. Learn More NANOPARTICLES NANOPARTICLES Physical and chemical properties of nanoparticles and nanocrystalline materials are strongly influenced by their particle size and shape. 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Learn More CRYSTALLOGRAPHY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY This technique employs single crystal X-ray diffraction (SXRD) to unambiguously determine the three dimensional structure of molecules. Learn More MATERIALS SCIENCE MATERIALS SCIENCE X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a primary technique for the study of advanced materials at the atomic and molecular level. Learn More LEARN MORE ABOUT RIGAKU Application notes Rigaku has hundreds of proven solutions for all of your analytical needs. Application Notes Video Gallery Learn about Rigaku and our products without having to read anything. View Gallery Events & Training Want to talk face to face? Come visit us at a trade-show or conference. Find Events Rigaku Journal Since 1984, the Rigaku Journal has delivered cutting edge X-ray based science. Browse Journals JOIN US Learn more about our products at these events ( See more ) MicroED: An Update from the Rigaku/JEOL Collaboration May 25, 2021 Webinar Register Now! 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Winter 2014 Volume 30, No. 1 Technical article Akihito Yamano and Mikio Yamasaki Some Key Points of structure analysis by Rigaku’s CrystalStructure Summer 2008, Volume 24, No. 1 Technical article Kohei Kansai X-ray fluorescence analy...