A cell for in situ dynamic X-ray diffraction studies: application to the dehydration of zeolite SrX

• Published in: Journal of applied crystallography Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 370 - 373
• Main Authors: Palancher, H., Pichon, C., Rebours, B., Hodeau, J. L., Lynch, J., Berar, J. F., Prevot, S., Conan, G., Bouchard, C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 5 Abbey Square, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2HU, England International Union of Crystallography 01.04.2005; Blackwell; Blackwell Publishing Ltd
• Subjects: adsorption; catalysis; cell; Chemistry; Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties; dehydration; Exact sciences and technology; General and physical chemistry; in situ X-ray diffraction; Ion-exchange; Physics; Single-crystal and powder diffraction; Structure of solids and liquids; crystallography; Surface physical chemistry; X-ray diffraction and scattering; zeolite; Inorganic compounds; Hydration; Refinement; XRD; Experimental study; Lattice parameters; Molecular sieves; Zeolites; Synchrotron radiation
• ISSN: 1600-5767; 0021-8898; 1600-5767
• DOI: 10.1107/S0021889805000294

A new compact cell for in situ synchrotron X‐ray diffraction studies of adsorption or catalysis reactions has been designed to enable high performance whilst minimizing difficulties in use. It includes a system for simple insertion and alignment of capillary samples and an original miniaturized furnace providing excellent temperature homogeneity along the sample (temperature gradient less than 1 K over a 6 mm zone at 530 K). The efficiency of this setup is illustrated by in situ characterization of a zeolite (SrX) at four hydration levels.