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On the differences between X-ray and neutron thermal vibration parameters

R H Blessing1

  • 1Medical Foundation of Buffalo, NY 14203, USA.

Acta Crystallographica. Section B, Structural Science
|October 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Discrepancies in crystal structure analysis using X-ray and neutron diffraction can be reconciled using correction factors. These adjustments improve the accuracy of atomic displacement parameters, particularly for hydrogen atoms in X-ray analyses.

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Area of Science:

  • Crystallography
  • Materials Science
  • Solid State Physics

Background:

  • Anisotropic mean-square displacement parameters (Uij) from X-ray and neutron diffraction often show significant differences for non-hydrogen atoms.
  • These discrepancies can arise from various experimental factors including temperature variations and diffraction effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate methods for reconciling differing anisotropic displacement parameters obtained from X-ray and neutron diffraction.
  • To establish reliable correction strategies for improving crystallographic data consistency.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of anisotropic mean-square displacement parameters (Uij) from X-ray and neutron diffraction data.
  • Application of correction factors: isotropic (q), anisotropic (qij), and anisotropic diffraction corrections (delta Uij).

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  • Linear least-squares fitting to calculate correction parameters.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified four methods to adjust differing Uij values, including isotropic and anisotropic corrections.
    • Demonstrated that corrections involving anisotropic diffraction terms (delta Uij) are generally more reliable.
    • Showed the utility of these corrections for refining hydrogen atom parameters in X-ray diffraction.

    Conclusions:

    • Correction methods, particularly those incorporating anisotropic diffraction effects, effectively reconcile X-ray and neutron diffraction data for non-hydrogen atoms.
    • The refined parameters aid in accurately determining hydrogen atom positions and displacements in X-ray analyses.
    • This approach enhances the reliability of crystallographic models derived from combined diffraction techniques.