Characterization of Nanosized Crystallites Using X ray Diffraction (XRD): Standard Operating Procedure Series: Characterization (C)
Abstract
Characterization of nanoparticle phase composition is an important attribute that cannot be determined by using many different chemically based analysis methods. X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a ubiquitous technique that can be used to determine the phase composition of materials, quantify phase proportions in multi-phase materials, as well as to estimate crystallite size. In this Scientific Operating Procedure, the use of XRD methods to analyze nanomaterials and products containing nanomaterials is discussed. Specialized sample preparation procedures that are used to produce test specimens for analysis are also discussed. Analysis procedures to identify phase composition are presented along with an introduction to approaches to quantify phase composition and particle size by using various whole pattern fitting routines.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1063070
Entities
People
- Charles Jr A. Weiss
- E. R. Reed-gore
- Robert D. Moser