X-Ray Diffraction Course
This course equips you with essential X-ray diffraction skills for practical alloy characterization. From meticulous sample preparation and instrument setup to advanced peak indexing, phase identification, and analysis of stress, microstructure, and mechanical properties, you'll transform raw diffraction data into reliable engineering insights ready for publication or application.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain expertise in X-ray diffraction through comprehensive training covering sample preparation, instrument configuration, peak indexing, lattice refinement, and phase identification with key databases. Master techniques to eliminate artifacts, fine-tune scan settings, and relate diffraction data to microstructure, stress levels, and material performance for accurate, research-quality outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Design effective XRD experiments by selecting optimal scan modes, optics, and parameters efficiently.
- Prepare superior powder samples while managing texture, thickness, and surface strain precisely.
- Index peaks and refine lattice parameters using DICVOL, least-squares, and fundamental Rietveld methods.
- Rapidly identify phases in alloys via PDF-4, COD databases, and streamlined pattern-matching processes.
- Correlate XRD results with mechanical properties by quantifying stress, crystallite size, and microstrain.
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