Search for: search Customer Login | Contact TECHNOLOGY GEOCHEMICAL ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CLIENT TOOLS ABOUT US X-ray Diffraction X-ray diffraction is a versatile, non-destructive analytical technique for identification and quantitative determination of the various crystalline forms, known as ‘phases’, of compounds present in powdered and solid samples. Identification is achieved by comparing the x-ray diffraction pattern – or ‘diffractogram’ – obtained from an unknown sample with an internationally recognized database containing reference patterns for more than 500,000 data sets. Computer-controlled diffractometer systems use automatic routines to measure, record and interpret the unique diffractograms produced by individual constituents in even highly complex measures. Results of an XRD measurement are presented in the form of a diffractogram showing phases present (peak positions), phase concentrations (peak areas), amorphous content (background hump) and crystallite size/strain (peak widths). If you would like to find out more about X-Ray Diffraction or other technologies and services provided by American Assay Labs, please contact us and we’ll be glad to assist you with your goals. contact_support CONTACT Key Technologies Atomic Emission (ICP-AES) Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Carbon/Sulfur Analysis Direct Mercury Analysis Popular Services Fire Assay ICP Analysis Scanning Electron Microscope More Information Lab History Lab Feedback Lab Careers Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 1991-2021 American Assay Labs - All rights reserved.