X-Ray Diffraction

X-ray diffraction (XRD) has a wide variety of applications including phase characterization, crystalline fraction, residual stress, and texture measurements for bulk and powder crystalline materials.

XRD can be performed in reflection transmission geometries.

All XRD machines in the School of Materials Engineering are 'cabinet' analytical X-ray systems that fully shield all high energy radiation from escaping the enclosure and will automatically power off if shielding doors are opened. EHS requires completion of X-Ray safety training prior to use of the XRD equipment.

Training Requirements

• Valid iLab account
• Training by department lab staff/superuser (request from iLab)
• NOTE: the A-4 form submission is no longer required by REM for XRD training

Equipment

Bruker D-8 Focus (1-D detector)

Pulstec micro-X360 (residual stress detector)