X-ray Diffraction (XRD)

What is X-ray Diffraction?

X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) is a rapid analytical technique primarily used for the phase identification of a crystalline material and can provide information on unit cell dimensions. The analyzed material is finely ground, homogenized, and average bulk composition is determined. 

Typical applications for XRD include:

• Characterization of crystalline materials
• Identification of fine-grained minerals such as clays and mixed layer clays that are difficult to determine optically
• Measurement of sample purity
• Identification of corrosion products
• Identification of organic and inorganic crystalline materials
• Analysis of water scale/deposits
• Identification and quality assessment of pharmaceuticals