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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Mineralogy
  • Petrology

Background:

  • Transmission micro X-ray diffraction (µXRD) is a powerful technique for analyzing crystalline materials.
  • Analyzing thin sections (≤30 µm) on substrates presents unique challenges for µXRD.
  • In situ lateral studies are crucial for understanding phase evolution and crystal structure determination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the theoretical and practical aspects of applying transmission micro X-ray diffraction through the substrate (tts-µXRD) to thin sections.
  • To demonstrate the capability of tts-µXRD for structural studies using synchrotron radiation.
  • To showcase the application of tts-µXRD in mineralogy, petrology, and materials science.

Main Methods:

  • Application of transmission micro X-ray diffraction through the substrate (tts-µXRD) on thin sections (≤30 µm).
  • Utilizing synchrotron radiation for enhanced structural analysis.
  • Employing Patterson-function direct methods for crystal structure solution.

Main Results:

  • Successfully solved the crystal structure of pure aerinite using tts-µXRD intensity data.
  • Investigated the transformation of laumonite into a new aluminosilicate.
  • Proposed a crystal structure model for the new aluminosilicate phase.

Conclusions:

  • Transmission micro X-ray diffraction through the substrate (tts-µXRD) is a viable technique for in situ structural studies of thin crystalline samples.
  • The method facilitates direct crystal structure solution and characterization of phase transformations.
  • tts-µXRD holds significant potential for advancing research in mineralogy, petrology, and materials science.