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AreX & AreX D

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
ASTM E 975-03 Compliant
Dectris Mythen2 R 1D
Retained Austenite Determination
Desktop & Full-Scale Options

GNR AreX and AreX D quantitatively determine retained austenite content in steel samples by X-ray diffraction (XRD) in full compliance with ASTM E 975-03. AreX for high-throughput production environments, AreX D for compact laboratory installations.

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GNR AreX — Fixed-Angle XRD System for Retained Austenite Analysis
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3000 W
AreX X-ray generator power
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<3 min
AreX measurement time
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Mythen2 R 1D
Dectris single-photon counting detector (both models)
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ASTM E 975-03
Standard compliance — both models
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50 W
AreX D power consumption — air-cooled
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1%
AreX D volume fraction accuracy
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37 kg
AreX D total system weight
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490×550×360
AreX D dimensions (mm) — fits a standard lab bench
GNR AreX — Full-Scale Fixed-Angle XRD Retained Austenite Analyzer

GNR AreX

Built for High-Throughput Production Environments

AreX combines a 3000 W generator, the Dectris Mythen2 R 1D detector, and a Mo anode to determine retained austenite in under three minutes, in full compliance with ASTM E 975-03.

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3000 W X-Ray Generator
High generator power directly reduces measurement time. Supports large sample volumes in quality control workflows; waiting time is minimized between measurements.
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Mo Anode + Zr Filter
The Mo tube and Zr filter combination minimizes overlap between ferrite (BCC/BCT) and austenite (FCC) diffraction peaks. The four-peak method defined in ASTM E 975-03 achieves its highest accuracy with this anode-filter pair.
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Dectris Mythen2 R 1D Detector
Silicon strip detector based on single-photon counting technology. Simultaneously records a wide angular range; provides noise-free performance and high dynamic range. Measurement time drops from hours to minutes.
GNR AreX D — World's First Desktop Retained Austenite XRD System

GNR AreX D

World's First Desktop Retained Austenite XRD

AreX D fits on a standard laboratory bench at 490×550×360 mm and 37 kg. Its air-cooled design requires no external water supply; there is no cooling infrastructure to install.

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50 W Air-Cooled Design
No water cooling infrastructure required. A standard 110/220 V mains connection is sufficient. Significantly reduces installation cost for small and medium-sized laboratories.
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1% Accuracy in 180 Seconds
Typical measurement time is 180 seconds; retained austenite volume fraction is determined to 1% accuracy. Angular range 21.5°–44.5° (2θ); the four peaks required by ASTM E 975-03 are captured within this range.
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Full Safety Enclosure
Steel frame, lead X-ray shielding, and door interlock keep operator safety at the highest level. Video camera-assisted alignment speeds up sample positioning and reduces setup time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What You Wonder About

AreX is a full-scale system with a 3000 W generator, designed for high-sample-volume production environments. AreX D is the world's first desktop XRD system for retained austenite determination; at 50 W, air-cooled, and 37 kg, it is the preferred choice for laboratories with limited space or without external water cooling infrastructure.

Both systems comply with ASTM E 975-03. This standard defines the four-peak method, which calculates retained austenite volume fraction by comparing the integrated intensities of ferrite and austenite diffraction peaks against theoretical values.

AreX D is entirely air-cooled; no external water supply is needed and a standard 110/220 V mains connection is sufficient. The AreX model uses a water-cooled X-ray tube; contact our technical team for site infrastructure requirements.

AreX D determines retained austenite volume fraction to 1% accuracy in a typical measurement time of 180 seconds. The angular range is 21.5°–44.5° (2θ); the Mo anode and Zr filter provide the intensity and resolution required for the ASTM E 975-03 four-peak method across this range.

All steel grades with sufficient crystallinity can be analyzed: ferritic, martensitic, austenitic, TRIP, AHSS, and tool steels. Metallographic polishing is not required for retained austenite measurement; representative surface preparation is sufficient.

As GNR's authorized distributor in Türkiye, Anka Analitik provides installation, commissioning, user training, periodic maintenance, and spare parts supply nationwide. With over 25 years of experience, our technical team is available for direct support.

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