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What is X-ray diffraction?
unknown sample with an
internationally recognized database
containing reference patterns for
more than 200,000 phases.
Modern computer-controlled
diffractometer systems use automatic
routines to measure, record and
interpret the unique diffractograms
produced by individual constituents in
even highly complex mixtures.

The sample
The diagram depicts a typical sample,
comprising two crystalline phases (violet,
blue), each with different average
crystallite sizes, plus a proportion
of amorphous material (beige). The
features of the diffractogram shown
below are color-coded to indicate the
relevant components.

Global and near

The result
The result of an XRD
measurement is a
diffractogram, showing
crystalline phases present
(peak positions), phase
concentrations (peak
areas), amorphous content
(background hump) and
crystallite size/strain (peak
widths).

Intensity

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The method
X-ray diffraction is a versatile, nondestructive analytical technique
for identification and quantitative
determination of the various crystalline
forms, known as ‘phases‘, of compounds
present in powdered and solid samples.
Identification is achieved by comparing
the X-ray diffraction pattern - or
‘diffractogram‘ - obtained from an

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