HexaCell Transmission
The twin of our Reflection cell, designed for transmission-geometry diffraction — at the lab or at the synchrotron.
The HexaCell Transmission shares the same compact, robust design as the Reflection cell while being purpose-built for transmission-geometry X-ray diffraction. Switch geometries without switching your workflow: same intuitive assembly, same reliability, same ease of use.
Choose the geometry that best matches your beam energy, sample thickness and experimental setup — without compromising on data quality or ease of handling.
The HexaCell is the commercial version of the LeRiChe'S Cell v2, successor of the original Leriche cell (2010) — both widely used in operando X-ray diffraction studies of battery materials.
- Technique
- Operando X-ray diffraction
- Geometry
- Transmission
- Environment
- Laboratory diffractometer or synchrotron
- Windows
- Beryllium, aluminium or glassy carbon, all electrically conductive
- Also known as
- LeRiChe'S Cell v2 (Leriche cell)
Three window materials
All three are good electrical conductors. Match the window to your wavelength and sample requirements.
Beryllium
Excellent X-ray transmission, ideal for most operando diffraction setups, including laboratory diffractometers with a copper tube.
Aluminium
A cost-effective, robust alternative for shorter wavelengths: molybdenum radiation or synchrotron.
Glassy carbon
Well suited to measurements requiring low background scattering, at shorter wavelengths: molybdenum radiation or synchrotron.
Why conductive windows matter
Some operando cells use windows made of Kapton or glass, which do not conduct electricity, and this can alter the electrochemistry of the electrode behind the window. Beryllium, aluminium and glassy carbon are all good electrical conductors. How to choose a window
Why choose the HexaCell Transmission?
- VersatileCompatible with both laboratory diffractometers and synchrotron beamlines.
- Easy to useIdentical assembly logic to the Reflection cell — no learning curve if you already use it.
- ReliableRobust, leak-tight design for stable operando electrochemical cycling.
- Flexible windowsChoose beryllium, aluminium or glassy carbon depending on your experiment.
Need help choosing the right configuration?
Tell us about your diffractometer, beamline and experiment — we will recommend the right cell, windows and holder.