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The Pharma Lab Show: Sample Prep for Capillary Transmission XRD

Written by Simon Bates, Ph. D. | Dec 10, 2021 7:19:43 PM

 

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In this episode, Simon discussed sample preparation for capillary powder diffraction measurements.

We go over:

  • Choice of capillary type and choosing optimum diameter for organic materials
  • Considerations of particle statistics and preferred orientation
  • Alignment of capillary for measurement

 

Sample holders featured in this episode

Capillary transmission XRD sample holder for OD 1.0 or 1.5mm.
Customizations available. 


Reflection/transmission XRD sample holder for pressed pellets.
Customizations available.

Reflection/transmission XRD sample holder for pressed pellets.
Customizations available.

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