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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Microtechnology
Nanotechnology
Life Sciences
Physics
Chemistry

Background:

CSEM's XRD Application Lab supports technology and product development.
Non-destructive X-ray diffraction (XRD) is crucial for structural material analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail the analytical capabilities of CSEM's XRD Application Lab.
To highlight the development of in situ techniques for dynamic material analysis.

Main Methods:

Utilizing non-destructive X-ray diffraction (XRD) for structural investigations.
Developing and applying in situ techniques to observe real-time structural changes.

Main Results:

XRD methods enable comprehensive structural analysis of materials, components, and systems.
In situ techniques allow observation of structural transformations under various external stimuli.

Conclusions:

CSEM's XRD lab provides essential analytical support across diverse scientific and technological fields.
Advanced in situ XRD methods offer unprecedented insights into material behavior under dynamic conditions.