QA - QC Protocol

Introduction

Proper instrument performance can normally be verified by running a standard sample and comparing the positions of reflections and their intensity ratio with the reference powder diffraction pattern.

Standard Quartz Powder sample

standard quartz powder loaded onto the Scintag XDS-2000

Standard Settings for Data Collection of Quartz Sample

Screenshot showing the standard settings for the XDS-2000

Reference Powder Diffraction Pattern of Quartz Standard Sample

screenshot showing diffraction pattern