X-Ray Diffraction Laboratory
Two fully automated and computerized x-ray diffractometers are available for teaching and research: a GE-XRD-5 diffractometer and a Nicolet 12/V polycrystalline diffraction system. In addition, a variety of software has been developed to utilize these instruments effectively.
Currently, background modeling, peak searching, and curve fitting with deconvolution, are in use for quantitative phase analysis and residual stress analysis. A search of the JCPDS Powder Diffraction File is provided with the Nicolet system. A variety of x-ray cameras and gonioketers are available along with choice of x-ray tube targets to provide a wide x-ray diffraction capability.
Additional support software is shared with the Electron Microscopy Facility to generate diffraction patterns for any crystal system in any desired orientation.
Information
X-Ray Diffraction Laboratory
Washburn Shops - Rm. 231
WPI
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-831-5335
Fax: 508-831-5178
Current Projects
View projects which have used the facilities in the X-Ray Laboratory.
Faculty Information
For more information, contact Prof. Richard Sisson, sisson@wpi.edu.
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