Catalysis Course April 2010

X- Ray Diffraction

The overall objectives of this component of the course are for the candidates to be successfully able to determine a crystal structure by analysis and comparison of data available in common databases.

Candidates will:

Learn the fundamentals and theory of X- Ray (Powder and Single Crystal) Diffraction.

Be able to recognize the different types of crystallographic databases and become familiar with how to use them. 

Be able to compare different diffraction patterns.

Be able to convert 2θ to d.

Understand what is meant by  “d- spacing” and how to obtain it from the unit cell dimensions