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X-ray diffraction pattern [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Mineralogy
- Soil Science
- Biological Sciences
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- X-ray diffraction pattern
1, record 1, English, X%2Dray%20diffraction%20pattern
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- diffractogram 2, record 1, English, diffractogram
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An interference pattern created by x-rays as they pass through a material, such as a crystal. 3, record 1, English, - X%2Dray%20diffraction%20pattern
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
X-ray diffraction is a versatile, non-destructive analytical technique for identification and quantitative determination of the various crystalline compounds, known as 'phases,' present in solid materials and powders. Identification is achieved by comparing the x-ray diffraction pattern - or 'diffractogram' - obtained from an unknown sample with an internationally recognised database containing reference patterns for more than 70,000 phases. 4, record 1, English, - X%2Dray%20diffraction%20pattern
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A diffractometer can be used to make a diffraction pattern of any crystalline solid. With a diffraction pattern an investigator can identify an unknown mineral, or characterize the atomic-scale structure of an already identified mineral. 5, record 1, English, - X%2Dray%20diffraction%20pattern
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Used in various fields, i.e. mineralogy, soil science, biology, etc. 6, record 1, English, - X%2Dray%20diffraction%20pattern
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Minéralogie
- Science du sol
- Sciences biologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- diagramme de diffraction des rayons X
1, record 1, French, diagramme%20de%20diffraction%20des%20rayons%20X
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- diffractogramme 2, record 1, French, diffractogramme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diagramme obtenu par diffraction d'un rayonnement. 3, record 1, French, - diagramme%20de%20diffraction%20des%20rayons%20X
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le diagramme de diffraction des rayons X (DRX) d'un matériau polycristallin contient de très nombreuses informations que l'on utilise classiquement. Ces informations sont obtenues à partir des positions, des intensités et enfin des profils des raies de diffraction ou alors à partir de l'ensemble du diagramme considéré comme un tout. 4, record 1, French, - diagramme%20de%20diffraction%20des%20rayons%20X
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Minéraux de l'argile. [...] Leur reconnaissance s'appuie surtout sur l'analyse thermique différentielle et l'analyse diffractométrique (diagrammes de diffraction des rayons X). On détermine alors des écarts réticulaires correspondant aux raies de diffraction d'intensité variable. 5, record 1, French, - diagramme%20de%20diffraction%20des%20rayons%20X
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisé dans divers domaines, par exemple en minéralogie, en pédologie, en biologie. 6, record 1, French, - diagramme%20de%20diffraction%20des%20rayons%20X
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
- Mineralogía
- Ciencia del suelo
- Ciencias biológicas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- difractograma
1, record 1, Spanish, difractograma
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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