X-ray diffraction analysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012754",
  "term": "X-ray diffraction analysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A non-destructive analytical technique used to determine the atomic and molecular structure of crystalline materials. It involves directing a beam of X-rays at a sample, which then diffracts the X-rays in specific directions according to Bragg's Law. The resulting diffraction pattern provides information about the crystal lattice parameters, atomic positions, and phase composition.",
  "synonyms": [
    "X-ray diffraction (XRD)"
  ],
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 69. 'Vocabulary of radioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2020)' on page 106 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0302)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/x-ray-diffraction-analysis/"
}