XRD Sample Preparation

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Lab Preparation

1. Sample Information

  • What type of sample are you submitting? (powder, solid, thin film, other)
  • How much sample could you provide?
  • Is the sample homogeneous or heterogeneous?
  • Is the sample single-phase, multi-phase, or unknown?
  • Is the sample crystalline, amorphous, or a mix?
  • If a single crystal substrate, please indicate the structure and orientation.

2. Composition and Safety

  • What is the known composition of your material? (list all components, if known)
  • Does the material contain iron or other elements that require specific wavelengths?
  • Is the material toxic, hazardous, or have any handling/storage concerns?
  • Can destructive methods (e.g., grinding) to process your material

3. Measurement goals

  • What is the purpose of the scan? (Qualitative phase ID, quantitative phase analysis, stress/strain, high resolution pattern, quick scan, etc.)
  • Would you like full analysis/report, or just raw data?
  • Do you have any preferred scan parameters or requirements (2θ range, step size, resolution, etc.)

4. Background References

  • Please share 1-2 papers or prior studies about your material that include XRD? (if available)