In modern material science, battery research, catalysis, semiconductor analysis, and nanotechnology, researchers depend on powerful analytical tools to understand structure, composition, and chemistry at the micro- and nano-scale. Traditionally, high-precision X-ray techniques such as X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS), micro-XRF, and X-ray Microscopy (XRM) required access to large synchrotron facilities — often resulting in long waiting periods, beamtime applications, and limited flexibility.

Sigray, a global leader in X-ray innovation, is reshaping this landscape by bringing synchrotron-level performance into the laboratory. With patented ultrabright X-ray sources, multi-target technology, and high-resolution imaging systems, Sigray’s instruments enable researchers to produce high-quality results directly in their own labs.

Introducing the QuantumLeap Series: Advanced X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy

The QuantumLeap series, particularly the QuantumLeap-V210, represents one of the most advanced laboratory XAS systems available today.

Key Capabilities of QuantumLeap-V210

🔬 Ultra-Bright Multi-Target X-Ray Source

Sigray’s FAAST (Focused Array Anode Source Technology) source offers:

• Multiple selectable anode targets
• High photon flux
• Superior spectral brightness for both low-Z and high-Z elements

This flexibility dramatically improves signal quality across a broad energy range.

🌡️ Vacuum Chamber for Precision Measurement

The QuantumLeap-V210 operates inside a full vacuum enclosure that ensures:

• Minimal air absorption
• More accurate XANES and EXAFS spectra
• Stable measurements even in demanding energy ranges

This results in exceptional performance for sensitive samples.

🎯 Micro-XAS Capability (100 μm Spot Size)

With micro-focused X-ray spots, the system allows researchers to analyze:

• Battery electrode layers
• Nanoparticles and catalysts
• Semiconductor thin films
• Geological microstructures

Micro-XAS enables spatially resolved chemical mapping previously achievable only at synchrotrons.

📈 Internal Calibration for High Accuracy

Embedded reference materials guarantee:

• Precise energy calibration
• Repeatable measurements
• Reduced setup time

This feature enhances consistency, especially in long-term research projects.

Applications Across Modern Scientific Fields

🔋 Battery & Energy Storage Research

QuantumLeap systems support in-depth analysis of:

• Transition metal oxidation states
• Electrode degradation
• Solid-state battery chemistry
• NMC, LCO, and LFP systems

Researchers can now conduct operando or ex-situ XAS studies without external facility dependence.

🧪 Catalysis & Nanomaterials

The system’s high sensitivity and micro-XAS capabilities make it ideal for studying:

• Active sites in catalysts
• Nanoparticle structure and distribution
• Metal–ligand coordination environments
• Reaction intermediates

🖥️ Semiconductor Materials & Failure Analysis

Sigray’s unique brightness and micro-beam precision help analyze:

• Advanced IC packaging
• Interconnect reliability
• Thin-film chemistry
• Defect mapping and elemental heterogeneity

🌍 Environmental Science & Geochemistry

Applications include:

• Mineral oxidation state determination
• Soil and contamination studies
• Geological microstructure analysis
• Metal speciation in environmental samples

Beyond XAS: Sigray’s Complete X-Ray Innovation Portfolio

While the QuantumLeap series is revolutionary for XAS users, Sigray also offers advanced systems for:

🔸 X-Ray Microscopy (XRM)

Achieve nanometer-to-micron resolution 3D imaging for materials, electronics, life sciences, and geology.

🔸 Micro-XRF Elemental Mapping

High-resolution elemental imaging with sub-10 μm spot sizes.

🔸 Multi-Energy X-Ray Imaging

Tri-energy and spectral X-ray imaging for unmatched contrast sensitivity.

These tools expand analytical capabilities across industries and research domains.

A New Era of Laboratory X-Ray Analysis

Sigray’s mission is to empower scientists with tools that once required massive infrastructure. By combining advanced optics, ultrabright sources, multi-energy detection, and intuitive software, Sigray is enabling a new generation of in-lab experimental possibilities.

For researchers in materials science, energy storage, catalysis, geology, and semiconductors, Sigray represents a powerful shift toward accessibility, flexibility, and scientific freedom.