Analytical: Diffraction & Spectroscopy

An X-ray diffractogram is the measured dependence, obtained with a diffractometer, of the intensity of the scattered X-ray beam on the scattering angle.

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What types of samples can be analyzed with a diffractometer?

A diffractometer can be utilized to analyze various types of crystalline samples, as well as samples with a mixture of amorphous phases, including powdered materials, polycrystalline films, bulk pieces, etc.

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Revealing the secrets of matter: world of the diffractometry

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What information can be extracted when analyzing an X-ray diffractogram?

Diffraction peaks unveil lattice parameters, phase composition. Intensity and broadening estimate stress, grain size.

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What are the basic principles of x-ray diffraction?

The phenomenon of x-ray diffraction is based on the interference of X-ray radiation reflected from various atomic planes within a crystalline lattice.