Introduction to X-ray Diffraction
http://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/centralfacilities/x-ray/basics

Materials Research Lab, University of California, Santa Barbara

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This site is intended as a brief introduction to some of the common x-ray diffraction techniques used in materials characterization. It is designed for people who are novices in this field but are interested in using the techniques in their research. Topics include x-ray generation and properties, lattice planes and Bragg's Law, powder and thin film diffraction, texture measurement and pole figures, residual stress measurements, small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS), and x-ray crystallography.

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This resource is referenced here:

• Integrating Research and Education:Geochemical Instrumentation and Analysis:Techniques: X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD)
• Nanotechnology in STEM:Methods: X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD)
• Integrating Research and Education:Geochemical Instrumentation and Analysis:Techniques: Single-crystal X-ray Diffraction
• Nanotechnology in STEM:Methods: Single-crystal X-ray Diffraction

Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Crystallography, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry, Mineralogy:X-ray Techniques
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Mineralogy, Geochemistry