BACKGROUND INTENSITIES IN SINGLE CRYSTAL DIFFRACTOMETRY
Abstract
The question of the component parts and character of the background in X-ray diffraction was reexamined in some detail. The components are divided into two classes: (1) those which may be peaked at the Bragg position, principally the harmonic components and (2) those which do not peak at the Bragg position, here called the miscellaneous components. An expression is presented for the dependence of the harmonic contributions on counter aperture, structure factors, Bragg angle, temperature, and other parameters. The qualitative correctness of the expression is demonstrated by experimental results. The control and measurement of the miscellaneous component is also considered. Particular attention should be given to the counter aperture size and to both incident and receiving collimators even with the large beam used in single crystal diffractometry. Detailed procedures for correct background determination with balanced filters are presented. While the present discussion is concerned principally with single crystal diffractometry, implications to film methods and to powder diffractometry are also pointed out. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 12, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0262912
Entities
People
- R.a. Young
Organizations
- Georgia Tech