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Powder Handling Device for X-ray Diffraction Analysis with Minimal Sample…
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2006Title: Powder Handling Device for X-ray Diffraction Analysis with Minimal Sample PreparationAgency: NASAContract: NNA06CQ54CAward Amount: $582,216.00
Abstract:
This project consists in developing a Vibrating Powder Handling System for planetary X-Ray Diffraction instruments. The principle of this novel sample handling technique relies on vibrations generated in a sample holder to create movements in the powdered sample. The major benefit over conventional sample handling techniques is the possibility to characterize materials with grain-sizes up to two orders of magnitude larger, with no degradation in the data quality. It allows existing planetary sample-preparation systems such as rock crushers and drills to be used in place of fine-grinding mills normally required for quality XRD analysis. A secondary benefit is that it offers a simple means of loading and removal of samples, with potentially no moving parts. This research will answer a critical need for sample handling devices for conducting definitive mineralogical analyses in the Solar System. The Phase 2 effort will focus on addressing key technical issues in the development of a miniature Vibrating Powder Handling System. This work will lead to a brassboard prototype that can be remotely operated and interfaced to a planetary XRD instrument.Small Business Information at Submission:inXitu
PO Box 730 Mountain View, CA 94042EIN/Tax ID: 201579963DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
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Award ID: 76682 |
Program Year/Program: 2006 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: 040935 |
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