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X-ray

With the PHYWE X-ray XR 4.0 the physics of X-rays can be utilized in a broad range of fields of education at universities, colleges and schools. Extension sets of the XR 4.0 product family permit custom applications in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, material sciences and geo sciences.

The XR 4.0 is unique as it provides an abundance of uses with an excellent price/performance ratio. Apart from its modern and innovative design the XR 4.0 excels at professional technology, a patent-pending safety system, innovative software solutions, intuitive graphical user interface as well as extensive accessories packages – Quality Made in Germany!

Take a look at all our X-ray devices!

Usable in all subjects:

Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Applied Sciences

Topics & subtopics

Part of the curriculum

XR 4.0 expert unit –

Sets for all applications

Basic set	Core components (incl. further Accessories)	Areas of application	Application examples
XRE 4.0 expert set Art. No. 09110-88 (Basic set with Wolfram tube)	XR 4.0 expert unit (X-ray device) XR 4.0 software measure X-ray Optical bank TESS expert manual Fluorescent screen USB cable, mains cable + adaptor		Basics & applications of X-radiation Radiographic experiments Radiology
XRE 4.0 expert set Art. No. 09111-88	(Basic set with copper tube) same as above	Same as above	Same as above
XRE 4.0 expert set Art. No. 09112-88	(Basic set with molybdenum tube) same as above	Same as above	Same as above
XRE 4.0 expert set Art. No. 09113-88	(Basic set with iron tube) same as above	Same as above	Same as above

Extend the basic set with the respective extension set according to area of application
Extension sets (optional)	Core components (incl. further accessories)	Areas of application	Application examples
XRP 4.0 solid-state physics Art. No. 09120-88	Goniometer, GM counter tube LiF / KBr single crystal Absorption set		Diffractometry X-ray spectroscopy Bragg reflection / bremsspectrum Characteristic lines
XRC 4.0 characterization Art. No. 09130-88	3 X-ray tubes (Cu, Fe, Mo) Goniometer, GM counter tube, LiF / KBr single crystal		Radiation spectra of the anode Moseley law Rydberg constant Duane-Hunt law
XRS 4.0 structure analysis Art. No. 09140-88	Goniometer, GM counter tube, LiF / KBr / NaCl single crystal Crystal holder Powder samples		Structure investigations Laue patterns Debye-Scherrer images Powder diffractometry
XRM 4.0 material analysis Art. No. 09160-88	Goniometer X-ray energy detector Multi-channel analyzer Sample sets		X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy Non-destructive testing (NDT) Compton effect Energy-dispersive experiments
XRI 4.0 radiophoto-graphy Art.-Nr. 09150-88	Digital SLR camera Radiographic object Model loader Implant model		X-ray imaging Radiography Radiology
XRD 4.0 dosimetry and radiation damage Art. No. 09170-88	Parallel-plate capacitor Power supply unit 600 V DC current amplifier Camera		Dosimetry Degradation Damage Ionization of air
XRCT 4.0 computer tomography Art. No. 09180-88	Direct, digital X-ray image sensor Rotation unit, vertical rotation Measure Tomography software package		3-dimensional reconstruction Cross sections Direct, digital image capture

Complete systems	Core components (incl. further accessories)	Areas of application	Application examples
XR 4.0 X-ray system Art. No. 09057-88	Complete set for all X-ray experiments	All	All
XRE 4.0 X-ray expert set for schools Art. No. 09117-88	Set with copper tube	All	Same applications as for Basic set and Solid-state physics set

X-ray fluorescence analysis

Applied Sciences & Physics
Teacher Experiments
Laboratory Experiments

Applications of the XR 4.0

X-ray fluorescence analysis
Laue images
Defect diagnosis
Computed Tomography
and many more…

XR 4.0 expert set –

Details and technical specifications

Basisgerät XR 4.0 expert unit

Microprocessor-based, basic device with a central safety monitoring,
as well as 2 independent monitoring circuits, S-Lock (patent pending)
4 different X-ray tubes visible in operation (Fe, Cu, Mo, W) can be used
Lead-reinforced, acrylic panes for shielding X-radiation, unbreakable
Integrated display for the representation of measured values and
device parameters
TFT graphics display 480×272 color pixels, diagonal 4,3“
65,536 colors with backlit LED lighting
Experimentation space accessible with operation over operating channel
Built-in LED array for interior lighting (LED)
Connection field for easy cabling
Loudspeaker with the Geiger-Mueller counter tube
Lockable drawer
High voltage 0.0…35.0 kV, emission current 0.0 … 1.0 mA
Rate measurement unit (counter tube voltage): 100 … 600 V
Count time: 0.5…100 s
Exposure time: 0…100 minutes
Housing W x H x D (mm): 682 x 620 x 450
Experimentation space W x H x D (mm): 440 x 345 x 354
Supply voltage: 110/240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 200 VA
Weight: 55 kg
Computer controlled via USB 2.0
Aux: Multi-pole socket (15-pole)
USB 2.0: Socket for the connection of digital cameras etc.
Max 600 V: 2 x 4 mm sockets
For example, for the charge of the capacitor plates (09057-05) for dosimetry experiments
GM tube: BNC socket for the Geiger-Mueller counter tube (09005-00)
Motor: Socket for the connection of a motor
Goniometer: Connection socket for the goniometer (09057-10)
N2: For the introduction of protective gas, and for the connection with
a vacuum pump
Operating temperature range 5°C… 40°C, typical 25°C
Rel. humidity < 70%

Connections to the device:

PC: for the control via computer (USB 2.0 socket)
Service: PC for the update of the device setting adjustments and for the diagnostics (only for authorized skilled personnel)
Display: For the connection of the RF adapter Display Connect (12623-88). It serves for the representation of current measured values and device parameters over the large display (07157-93).
USB 2.0: Socket for the connection of digital cameras etc.
N2: For the introduction of protective gas, and for the connection with
a vacuum pump
X RED: For connection of the X-ray energy detector (09058-30)
with the multi-channel analyzer (13727-99)

Goniometer:

Angle step: 0,1…10°
Speed: 0,5…100,0 s/step
Samples pivot range: 0…360°
Counter tube pivot range: -30°…+170°
PC control over SubD socket
Two-circuit system
Self-positioning