Maria, There is a portable XRD/XRF system called ?Terra -Rock and Mineral Analyzer? (weight: 14.5 kg with 4 batteries)
http://www.inxitu.com/html/product_services.htm http://www.inxitu.com/html/Product/Terra_Datasheet.pdf Viktor ================================= Viktor Poltavets Department of Chemistry Rutgers University 610 Taylor Rd Piscataway, NJ 08854 ================================ -----Original Message----- Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 7:56:18 AM > > > > Is anyone aware of portable XRD equipment that could be used for > quick identification of materials in the field? > > > > Thank you, > > > > Maria Chrysochoou > > Assistant Professor > > Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering > > University of Connecticut > > Storrs CT 06269 > > > > E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Tel.: (860) 486 3594 > > Fax: (860) 486 2298 > > > > > --