The fundamental course covers instrumentation; specimen preparation; data acquisition; and live demonstration of qualitative phase analysis.  It also provides an opportunity to use the latest diffraction software including data mining with the Powder Diffraction Fileâ„¢ (PDF®), phase identification using JADE, and use of the powder diffractometer. Multiple diffractometer vendors provide instruments for laboratory sessions, and present use of analysis software.
                                
                                            
 
             
             
                             
                         
                         
                                 
                                         
                                                                                                     
                 
            