Powder Diffraction and Fluorescence Spectrometry

The International Center for Diffraction Data will hold the annual ICDD X-ray Clinics, June 7-July 2, 1993, at their new headquarters location in Newtown Square, PA, USA. The ICDD offers Clinics on X-ray Powder Diffraction and the X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. The Clinic on X-ray Powder Diffraction is presented in two separate week-long sessions, each of which is a complete course. Session I, Fundamentals of X-ray Powder Diffraction (June 7-11) is directed to the novice and covers theoretical discussion of instrumentation (diffractometer and camera methods), specimen preparation, data acquisition, and qualitative phase analysis. Session II, Advanced Methods in Powder Diffraction (June 14-18) is designed for the experienced user and emphasizes computer-based methods of data collection and interpretation, both for qualitative and quantitative phase analysis.

The Clinic on X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry is also presented in two separate week-long sessions. Session I, Fundamentals of X-ray Fluorescence, (June 21-25) is directed to the novice and covers theoretical discussion of instrumentation for wavelength and energy dispersive spectrometry, specimen preparation, and simple quantitative methods. Session II, Advanced Methods in X-ray Fluorescence, (June 28-July 2) is designed for the experienced user and emphasizes quantitative methods and use of automated X-ray spectrometers.

For additional information contact:

Manager - Grants & Education Administration

Int'l Center for Diffraction Data

1601 Park Lane

Swarthmore, PA 19081-2389, USA

Tel.: 215-328-9403

FAX: 215-328-2503