The cost of X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements | Momentum Transfer
Explore transparent pricing and unparalleled value for academic and industry researchers.
Our flexible credit and subscription plans offer synchrotron-quality data at a predictable cost, eliminating the trade-offs of traditional measurement methods.
Your research, unconstrained: the true cost and value of radically better XRD data
As a researcher, you're constantly evaluating trade-offs. For too long, that has included a fundamental compromise in materials characterization: the speed and accessibility of in-house lab equipment versus the exceptional data quality of a synchrotron facility. This choice forces you to either accept noisy, low-resolution data that can obscure key insights or endure long wait times and scheduling bottlenecks that delay your breakthroughs
Momentum Transfer eliminates this compromise. We've built our service on a simple principle: your progress should be driven by your research questions, not by measurement limitations. Our cost structure is designed with the same transparency and focus on outcomes, providing a clear and justifiable path to the highest quality data.
Transparent, predictable costs:
We believe in straightforward value. Our pricing is built around a simple credit system that puts you in control of your budget.
One measurement, one credit: no complex calculations. Plan your experiments with absolute clarity.
Volume-based value: Depending on volume and plan, credits cost between €45 and €150 each. The more measurements your research requires, the lower your per-measurement cost, making high-throughput & high frequency studies more accessible than ever.
No hidden fees: Ever. We are your measurement partner. You will never find subscriptions (for academic plans), monthly charges, or hidden operational costs. You only pay for the data you need.
Flexible for your timeline: Your credits are valid for 12 months, giving you the freedom to use them precisely when your research demands it
For academic researchers:
the FAIR Data Plan
Price & Cost
Our goal is to maximize the impact of your grant funding. We use a simple, transparent credit system with no subscriptions or hidden fees. The cost per measurement on the FAIR Data Plan is from 45€ to 100€, decreasing with volume to make even large-scale studies affordable and predictable.
The data have a default embargo period of 12 months, so that you can publish your research first. After that period the data can be used to power analytic tools and included in our reference database incl. a link to your research, so that other users can benefit from your research.
We can support your data analysis for a fee, or we can match you with researchers specialized in the analysis required by your application
For industry innovators:
the Proprietary Data Plan
PRice & Cost
Your data are treated confidentially, remain private, and can only be accessed by you. The cost per measurement on the Proprieatary Data Plan is from 72€ to 150€, , decreasing with volume to make even large-scale studies affordable and predictable.
Additionally we offer a variety of analysis services, which are priced individually to be tailored to address your questions and needs. We can provide among other things:
- Rietveld refinement
- Quantitative phase analysis
- Structure determination
- Crystal size determination
- Local structure in amorphous materials
- and much more.
Project Budget
Pre-Paid Credits
For specific projects with defined scopes and timelines, you can purchase credits in bundles. This model provides maximum flexibility, allowing you to allocate resources precisely when they are needed most. By purchasing a credit bundle you can secure the best price for your projects over the next year. Academic researchers include the costs for our services easily into their grant applications. Most funding agencies cover our costs completely.
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Continous Partnerships
Subscription Plan
For teams requiring a consistent, high volume of measurements, a subscription provides predictable monthly or annual costs. This allows for seamless integration into your operational budget and ensures our capabilities are always on standby for your team.
This solution provides a transparent costs structure for your department's budget and secures your measurement capabilities long term.
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