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Upgrading sulfide mineral patterns for the ICDD powder diffraction file

Journal Article · · Advances in X-Ray Analysis
;  [1];  [2]
  1. North Dakota State Univ., Fargo, ND (United States)
  2. Australian Museum, Sydney (Australia)
The majority of sulfide mineral patterns in the International Center for Diffraction Data Mineral Powder Diffraction File have historically been of low quality (e.g., F{sub N} < 10 and qualitative intensities). A five-year study has resulted in upgrading approximately 20% of the poorer quality patterns and will triple the number of {open_quotes}star quality{close_quotes} patterns. This paper describes the experimental methods used to obtain these upgraded patterns. The essential role of diffraction pattern calculations and diffractogram. simulations is stressed. 14 refs., 6 figs.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
369806
Report Number(s):
CONF-9408178--
Journal Information:
Advances in X-Ray Analysis, Journal Name: Advances in X-Ray Analysis Vol. 38; ISSN AXRAAA; ISSN 0376-0308
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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