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The Pharma Lab Show: Sample Prep for Reflection XRD

Written by Simon Bates, Ph. D. | Nov 17, 2021 9:26:38 PM

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

Topics discussed:

  • Key differences of organic and inorganic samples for reflection measurements
  • Best sample holders to use for reflection measurement of organic material
  • Experimental procedures to optimize particle size and crystalline habits

Sample holders featured in this episode

Front Load, Zero Background, Well

Well Diameter: 5 mm

Well Depth: 0.2 mm

Indent Depth: Flush

Part Number: 1016621

Front Load, Zero Background, Well

Well Diameter: 10 mm

Well Depth: 0.2 mm

Indent Depth: Flush

Part Number: 1000207

Front Load, Zero Background

Incident Diameter: 23 mm

Indent Depth: 0.2 mm

Insert Material: Si510

Part Number: 906167


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