Small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) is a powerful and non­destructive method for analyzing nanostructure materials. The technique yields information such as particle sizes and size distributions from 1 to 100 nm, including shape and orientation distributions in liquid, powders and bulk samples. Applications range from life science and biotechnology (proteins, viruses, DNA complexes) to polymers, emulsions, liquid crystals, fibers and catalysts.