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- Using the standard sample holders: Normal sample holders
- Using the Si cavity holders: Preparation cavity holders
- Using the flat Si holders: Preparation Si holders
- Method nr 1, suspension in ethanol (most common)
- Method nr 2, glass rod
- Using the Back loaders: Preparation Back loader holders
- Using Kapton tape: Preparation Kapton holders
- Used for materials and chemicals with special risks such as carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals, and nanomaterials. For more information, read Safe handling of chemicals in the XRD-lab
- Using the deep sample holders and clay: Deep sample holders
- Used for solid samples
Measurement parameters guide
- Which angles to scan (coming!)
- Which step size to use (coming!)
- How long time to measure (coming!)
- Which divergence slits to use:
- Opening degree: (coming!)
- Fixed vs. variable slit:
- Do NOT use variable slit for cobalt (due to fluorescence)!
- Video showing quick scan of a flourescent screen, first using fixed slit, then variable slit (V6). Fixed vs variable (6 mm) divergence slit
General for the lab
Washing tips
- Normal sample holders (with cavity for powder)
- Deep sample holders: Deep holders
- Flat Si-wafer holders
- Glass slides: glass slides
Analysis and software
EVA
- Getting started with EVA (coming!)
Topas
- Example: Pawley fit of TiO2 (anatase and rutile) from Topas Workshop Hands-on tutorial no. 2: Topas Hands-on 2