Crystallography & Materials Science Blog

In-depth technical guides, math proofs, and troubleshooting articles written by the XRD Analyzer Team.

June 15, 2026 • 5 min read

Introduction to Powder X-Ray Diffraction

What is XRD and how does it work? Read a comprehensive introduction covering Bragg's law, lattice planes, and phase composition fingerprinting.

June 12, 2026 • 6 min read

An in-depth look at the Scherrer formula for estimating crystallite sizes. Learn the mathematical proof, shape factor choices, and physical limits.

June 10, 2026 • 5 min read

A step-by-step guide to reading diffraction patterns. Learn to identify peak positions, index planes, and analyze amorphous halos.

June 08, 2026 • 7 min read

Compare X-ray and neutron scattering techniques. Learn about form factors, light element sensitivity, magnetic scattering, and costs.

June 05, 2026 • 6 min read

Troubleshoot poor diffraction data: manage background noise, sample displacement, preferred orientations, and sample height errors.