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XRD Applications

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) uses the "fingerprint" of a crystalline material to allow identification and quantification of unknown phases in a mixture. It is commonly used in the engineering, geological and materials sciences for applications such as corrosion studies, material fabrication, analysis of combustion products, mineral identification and determination of lattice parameters. Rapid identification of unknowns is possible using search/match software available at the unit and quantification of the various phases is also possible. Information about crystal structure, crystallite size and residual strain may also be obtained. Samples may be in solid or powder form, and the technique is non-destructive . A thirty five position sample changer is available to allow overnight, unattended operation of the XRD.

XRD spectra of unreacted and reacted Ti & C showing the structural change
from hexagonal to face centered cubic.