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.

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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

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Crystallites
  • Diffraction
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanoparticles
  • Nanotechnology
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Radiation
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Soil Science
  • Standards
  • X Rays
  • X-Ray Diffraction

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  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology