Fully Automated High-Precision X-Ray Diffraction

1967 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 359-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. W. Baker ◽  
J. D. George ◽  
B. A. Bellamy ◽  
R. Causer
Keyword(s):  
Automatic Control ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
Crystal Lattice Parameter ◽  
Performance Tests ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Data Processor ◽  
On Line ◽  
Absolute Measurements ◽  
Monitor Program

AbstractX-ray diffraction angles are measured precisely, conveniently, and automatically by a specially designed instrument, the automatic precision X-ray goniometer connected on line to an Elliott 903B data processor. A monitor program controls two such instruments and two diffractometers simultaneously and allows a comprehensive set of experiments to be performed. The sensitivity is such that, when translated into terms of changes in the crystal-lattice parameter, a precision of 1 part in 10,000,000 is being attained, and indications are that absolute measurements are almost as good. The procedures, instrument, and automatic control are described, and the results of performance tests and some applications are given.

scholarly journals Growth of sillenite Bi12FeO20 single crystals: structural, thermal, optical, photocatalytic features and first principle calculations

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Durga Sankar Vavilapalli ◽  
Ambrose A. Melvin ◽  
F. Bellarmine ◽  
Ramanjaneyulu Mannam ◽  
Srihari Velaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystal ◽  
Single Crystals ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffraction Method ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
First Principle ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
First Principle Calculations ◽  
Photodegradation Efficiency

AbstractIdeal sillenite type Bi12FeO20 (BFO) micron sized single crystals have been successfully grown via inexpensive hydrothermal method. The refined single crystal X-ray diffraction data reveals cubic Bi12FeO20 structure with single crystal parameters. Occurrence of rare Fe4+ state is identified via X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). The lattice parameter (a) and corresponding molar volume (Vm) of Bi12FeO20 have been measured in the temperature range of 30–700 °C by the X-ray diffraction method. The thermal expansion coefficient (α) 3.93 × 10–5 K−1 was calculated from the measured values of the parameters. Electronic structure and density of states are investigated by first principle calculations. Photoelectrochemical measurements on single crystals with bandgap of 2 eV reveal significant photo response. The photoactivity of as grown crystals were further investigated by degrading organic effluents such as Methylene blue (MB) and Congo red (CR) under natural sunlight. BFO showed photodegradation efficiency about 74.23% and 32.10% for degrading MB and CR respectively. Interesting morphology and microstructure of pointed spearhead like BFO crystals provide a new insight in designing and synthesizing multifunctional single crystals.

scholarly journals Measurements by x-ray diffraction of the temperature dependence of lattice parameter and crystallite size for isostatically-pressed graphite

Carbon Trends ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 100071
Author(s):  
Keith R. Hallam ◽  
James Edward Darnbrough ◽  
Charilaos Paraskevoulakos ◽  
Peter J. Heard ◽  
T. James Marrow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Dependence ◽  
Crystallite Size ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Problems Associated with Kα Doublet in Residual Stress Measurements

1979 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 333-339
Author(s):  
S. K. Gupta ◽  
B. D. Cullity
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Silicon Powder ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
Diffraction Peak ◽  
Parameter Determination ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Similar Accuracy

Since the measurement of residual stress by X-ray diffraction techniques is dependent on the difference in angle of a diffraction peak maximum when the sample is examined consecutively with its surface at two different angles to the diffracting planes, it is important that these diffraction angles be obtained precisely, preferably with an accuracy of ± 0.01 deg. 2θ. Similar accuracy is desired in precise lattice parameter determination. In such measurements, it is imperative that the diffractometer be well-aligned. It is in the context of diffractometer alignment with the aid of a silicon powder standard free of residual stress that the diffraction peak analysis techniques described here have been developed, preparatory to residual stress determinations.

scholarly journals MOVPE Growth of Quaternary (Al,Ga,In)N for UV Optoelectronics

2000 ◽  
Vol 5 (S1) ◽  
pp. 412-424
Author(s):  
Jung Han ◽  
Jeffrey J. Figiel ◽  
Gary A. Petersen ◽  
Samuel M. Myers ◽  
Mary H. Crawford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry ◽  
Optoelectronic Devices ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Peak Energy ◽  
Movpe Growth ◽  
Pl Emission

We report the growth and characterization of quaternary AlGaInN. A combination of photoluminescence (PL), high-resolution x-ray diffraction (XRD), and Rutherford backscattering spectrometry (RBS) characterizations enables us to explore the contours of constant- PL peak energy and lattice parameter as functions of the quaternary compositions. The observation of room temperature PL emission at 351nm (with 20% Al and 5% In) renders initial evidence that the quaternary could be used to provide confinement for GaInN (and possibly GaN). AlGaInN/GaInN MQW heterostructures have been grown; both XRD and PL measurements suggest the possibility of incorporating this quaternary into optoelectronic devices.

Phase selection in precursor-derived yttrium aluminum garnet and related Al2O3–Y2O3 compositions

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1017-1025 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashutosh S. Gandhi ◽  
Carlos G. Levi
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Yttrium Aluminum Garnet ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
Defect Structures ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Phase Selection ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Yttrium Aluminum ◽  
Rich Side ◽  
Nitrate Solutions

Al2O3–Y2O3 powders were synthesized in the range of 25–55% Y2O3 by reverse coprecipitation of nitrate solutions. All starting powders were amorphous and formed primary yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) upon crystallization. X-ray diffraction detected only garnet in compositions of 30–40% Y2O3 after heat treatment at 1250 °C. Compositions of 45–55% Y2O3 established a metastable YAG + Y4Al2O9 microstructure. The YAG phase field was metastably extended away from its stoichiometry, as indicated by a systematic increase in lattice parameter with Y2O3 content. Although some Al2O3 enrichment was achieved, YAG appears to tolerate greater off-stoichiometry on the Y2O3-rich side. Possible defect structures accommodating the solubility extension were examined. Phase selection results indicate that compositional inhomogeneity is not the only reason behind the appearance of hexagonal YAlO3, which is frequently reported during YAG synthesis.

scholarly journals Grazing-incidence X-ray diffraction of single GaAs nanowires at locations defined by focused ion beams

2013 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 887-892 ◽  
Author(s):  
Genziana Bussone ◽  
Rüdiger Schott ◽  
Andreas Biermanns ◽  
Anton Davydok ◽  
Dirk Reuter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gaas Substrate ◽  
Lattice Spacing ◽  
Molecular Beam ◽  
Grazing Incidence ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
Ion Beams ◽  
Focused Ion Beams ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Gaas Nanowires

Grazing-incidence X-ray diffraction measurements on single GaAs nanowires (NWs) grown on a (111)-oriented GaAs substrate by molecular beam epitaxy are reported. The positions of the NWs are intentionally determined by a direct implantation of Au with focused ion beams. This controlled arrangement in combination with a nanofocused X-ray beam allows the in-plane lattice parameter of single NWs to be probed, which is not possible for randomly grown NWs. Reciprocal space maps were collected at different heights along the NW to investigate the crystal structure. Simultaneously, substrate areas with different distances from the Au-implantation spots below the NWs were probed. Around the NWs, the data revealed a 0.4% decrease in the lattice spacing in the substrate compared with the expected unstrained value. This suggests the presence of a compressed region due to Au implantation.

scholarly journals Elaboration of nitride thin films by reactive sputtering

2006 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre Yves Jouan ◽  
Arnaud Tricoteaux ◽  
Nicolas Horny
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Compressive Stress ◽  
Bias Voltage ◽  
Substrate Surface ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
A Value ◽  
Dc Reactive Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Nitrogen Contents

The aim of this paper is first a better understanding of DC reactive magnetron sputtering and its implications, such as the hysteresis effect and the process instability. In a second part, this article is devoted to an example of specific application: Aluminium Nitride. AlN thin films have been deposited by reactive triode sputtering. We have studied the effect of the nitrogen contents in the discharge and the RF bias voltage on the growth of AlN films on Si(100) deposited by triode sputtering. Stoichiometry and crystal orientation of AlN films have been characterized by means of Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and secondary electron microscopy. Dense and transparent AlN layers were obtained at high deposition rates. These films have a (002) orientation whatever the nitrogen content in the discharge, but the best crystallised ones are obtained at low value (10%). A linear relationship was observed between the AlN lattice parameter "c" (perpendicular to the substrate surface) and the in-plane compressive stress. Applying an RF bias to the substrate leads to a (100) texture, and films become amorphous. Moreover, the film's compressive stress increases up to a value of 8GPa before decreasing slowly as the bias voltage increases.

Elaboration, Structure and Mössbauer Spectroscopy of Nanostructured Fe100−xSix Powders Elaborated by Mechanical Alloying

SPIN ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 1750002 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Hemmous ◽  
A. Guittoum
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Mechanical Alloying ◽  
Hyperfine Magnetic Field ◽  
Lattice Parameter ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Grain Sizes ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Xrd Studies

We have studied the effect of the silicon concentration on the structural and hyperfine properties of nanostructured Fe[Formula: see text]Six powders ([Formula: see text], 20, 25 and 30[Formula: see text]at.%) prepared by mechanical alloying. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies indicated that after 72[Formula: see text]h of milling, the solid solution bcc-[Formula: see text]-Fe(Si) is formed. The grain sizes, [Formula: see text]D[Formula: see text] (nm), decreases with increasing Si concentration and reaches a minimum value of 11[Formula: see text]nm. We have found that the lattice parameter decreases with increasing Si concentration. The changes in values are attributed to the substitutional dissolution of Si in Fe matrix. From the adjustment of Mössbauer spectra, we have shown that the mean hyperfine magnetic field, [Formula: see text]H[Formula: see text] (T), decreases with increasing Si concentration. The substitutional dependence of [Formula: see text]H[Formula: see text] (T) can be attributed to the effect of p electrons Si influencing electrons d of Fe.

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