DIFFRAC.DQUANT

Quantitative Analysis from Calibration to Reporting

The new DQUANT is the ideal tool for both, experienced lab managers and operators running the daily jobs. The software comes with predefined work-flows to set up the following analytical methods:

Calibration with reference materials
Drift correction
Modules and logical sequences
Addition method
Absorption method for filter sample holders (NIOSH 7500)
Ratio method
Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) (new in V2)

Whereas the calibration is always defined interactively, unknown samples may either be evaluated in a simplified graphical user interface, or fully automated in the console mode after the measurement has finished.

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User Guided Calibration

DIFFRAC.DQUANT GUI training view of PLSR calibration

DQUANT combines an intuitive graphical user interface with work-flow guidance. Pre-configured walk-down data trees are implemented for the different analytical tasks.

The calibration curves and the intensity-drift correction are established and verified in the user interface. The experienced user may also analyze unknown samples interactively.

Concentration-modules allow for tailor-made reporting of results derived from the calibrated concentrations.

Maximum analytical flexibility is achieved by using intensity-modules. The built-in formula editor allows for easy column arithmetic of intensities. This gives access to any kind of user defined intensity corrections, peak overlap correction or simply averaging intensities in order to reduce preferred orientation effects.

Operator Friendly Evaluation

Operator mode XQUANT output

DQUANT allows for a fully automated data evaluation without user interaction. For those users who do not wish to run their quantitative analysis in full black-box mode, a simplified user interface is provided. It allows the operator to load a verified calibration and to analyze batches of unknown samples.

For the evaluation of unknown samples there is no need to modify a calibration. Instead, results are generated for a whole series of samples in one run and presented in the layout, which is defined in the calibration project file.

Several table layouts for the results presentation are provided.
They contain different levels of information. The results preview allows further customization, export to spreadsheet calculation programs, printing or export to document formats such as PDF or XPS.

Automated Measure.Evaluate.Report

Results presentation of an "in-specs" example of a combined DQUANT and TOPAS evaluation on the D6 PHASER operating panel.

DQUANT employs the full power of the DIFFRAC.MEASUREMENT package to simplify quantitative analysis. Measurement jobs link the scan and evaluation conditions to the sample IDs of the unknown samples, standards or drift monitor samples.

The data evaluation in DQUANT and the results presentation may either be triggered automatically or performed by the operator manually. This whole procedure becomes particularly easy since it is literally as simple as pushing a button.

Version 2 exports extended properties to the instrument database for advanced reporting in the DIFFRAC.SUITE RESULTS MANAGER. This includes the visual inspection of the fit, the evaluation of numerous parameters of each phase, the calculation of modules, limit checks and the presentation of results in graphs and tables for multiple samples reporting.

In addition, scans queried in the RESULTS MANAGER can be passed directly to DIFFRAC.DQUANT for evaluation, making the RESULTS.MANAGER a central data hub.

DQUANT Advantages

Accurate and precise through calibration against known reference materials
No systematic errors caused by micro-absorption effects
Simple to use with virtually no operator training required
High flexibility of analytical methods via definition of modules and built-in formula
Fast (no full scans are needed, just individual peaks)
Supports high sample throughput (automation, sample changers, automated data evaluation)
Direct combination with Ca XRF analyzer
Delivers absolute (from μg to g) and relative concentrations (wt-%)
PLSR makes it possible to calibrate properties that do not have an obvious relationship with the intensity of a particular phase, such as the Degree of Carbonation of a cement

What is your analytical challenge?

Silica Dust Monitoring

Micro-crystalline silica is a typical component of soil and rocks but is also contained in foundry materials or concrete. Occupational exposure to respirable silica is a preventable health hazard. Exposure limits were issued by several national authorities and therefore, concentrations of silica are to be monitored. The DIFFRAC.DQUANT software is used to establish norm compliant drift corrected calibrations, evaluate unknowns to a quantification limit as low as 5 microgram, and to report the results directly to the laboratory LIMS system or to the internal instrument database. It fully supports absorption correction as requested by NIOSH 7500 or segment calibrations.

Retained Austenite

XRD and DIFFRAC.DQUANT are used to quantify Austenite, a phase which correlates with the strength and other mechanical properties of steel. The Ratio Method is used for calculating concentrations directly from the intensities. Protocols such as ASTM E 975 or SAE SP-453 provide standardized procedures for obtaining results with an accuracy level of 0.5% or better. Looking at multiple peaks provides further information about the presence of texture in the steel.

Aluminum Production

The so called “Potflux” method determines the composition of the smelter cells during the metal production by combining XRF data of the Ca concentration with concentrations of typical minerals simultaneously in DIFFRAC.DQUANT. From the mineralogy of the congealed electrolyte control parameters are derived that are essential for managing the operation of the smelter cells, the consumption of raw materials and electricity which is a major cost factor in Aluminum production. Furthermore, the anode quality is monitored by XRD and DIFFRAC.DQUANT.

DIFFRAC.DQUANT Specifications

Version	The current version of the software is DIFFRAC.DQUANT V2.0
Analytical methods	Calibration, up to 3^rd order Addition method Chung 1 and 2 method (Reference Intensity Ratio) Ratio method Filter method (NIOSH 7500 compliant) Simultaneous analysis of XRD and Calcium XRF data Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR)
Intensity models	Numeric integration Analytical peak profile fit (area and amplitude), new in version 2 Peak fit data from DIFFRAC.TOPAS Ca element channel Manual intensities
Compliance	cGxP/21CFR Part 11
Operating system	Windows 10 & Windows 11, (64 bit)

DIFFRAC.DQUANT Resources

Application Reports & Flyers & Product Sheets & White Papers

Further Information

DIFFRAC.SUITE Software

DIFFRAC.SUITE™ represents a new software platform offering a wide range of software modules for easy X-ray powder diffraction data acquisition and evaluation.

X-ray Diffraction

Crystallographic structure, material properties and phase analysis of crystalline and amorphous powders, bulk materials and thin films.

Keep your DIFFRAC.DQUANT up to date

Free Maintenance Update

The free DIFFRAC.DQUANT Maintenance Update renews your DQUANT version to the most recent release. Regardless of your DQUANT license level, you can always download the latest Maintenance Update from www.brukersupport.com, free of charge!

Download process

Register at Bruker Customer Support
Click on the "Software" button
Search for the DIFFRAC.DQUANT Maintenance Update
Download the update

Bugfixes

By keeping your DIFFRAC.DQUANT up to date, you will benefit from all bugfixes made for the current but also all previously released versions, regardless of the license level. DIFFRAC.DQUANT Maintenance Updates are cumulative and can therefore be applied to any previous version.

What are Upgrades?

DIFFRAC.DQUANT Maintenance Updates do not come with new features. If you want to benefit from features introduced in new major releases you need to purchase the latest DIFFRAC.DQUANT upgrade.

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