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Studies of diffusion by diffraction/scattering techniques

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6602217
Novel elastic diffraction/scattering methods utilizing x-rays of thermal neutrons are now available for studying the kinetic process of a phase transformation, a solid state reaction, and atomic diffusion in an in-situ manner. In particular, diffusion models governing the transformation and/or reaction can be tested on a microscopic scale yielding detailed information on interdiffusion coefficients, diffusion paths, relaxation times, and other rate controlling parameters. Determination of these parameters entails using a particular diffusion model to interpret the kinetic parameter(s) that can be extracted from the diffraction/scattering data. This can be accomplished by either direct (real) space or reciprocal space approaches. In this paper the scattering theories as well as experimental details of both wide-angle and small-angle diffraction/scattering methods are discussed. Several examples are illustrated to demonstrate the practicality of the techniques. 31 refs., 25 figs., 1 tab.
Research Organization:
Illinois Univ., Urbana (USA). Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76ER01198
OSTI ID:
6602217
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/01198-2481; CONF-8809226-1; ON: DE89003850
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English