Micro-analytical Methods and X-ray Powder Diffraction - Einzelansicht

This course ‘Micro-analytical Methods and X-ray Powder Diffraction’ consists of two parts in the winter semester: ‘Micro-analytical Methods’ and ‘X-ray Powder Diffraction’. In the following summer semester, there will be additional advanced courses in the module ‘Methods in Mineralogy and Petrology’.

‘X-ray Powder Diffraction’ will start on XX in room XX, XX:XX h. 

‘Micro-analytical Methods’ consists of a lecture and practical hands-on training on the Electron Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope and Raman. The  lecture will be held Mondays at 10:15 in room 2.49 (building 27). 

On Monday, October 17 , we meet at 10:15 in room 2.49 for an overview of the module including a lab tour.  All students interested in this module are asked to attend this meeting as we will also arrange times for the practical hands-on training!!!

Learning goals ‘X-ray Powder Diffraction’:

• refresher in crystallography
• data collection methods in powder diffraction
• information content of a diffraction pattern (profile parameters, structure factors, background)
• least squares method and software for Le Bail- and Rietveld-refinement
• data treatment (data from software tutorials, data collected in practical part)
• practical part: X-ray Powder Diffraction (together with Christina Günter, guenter@geo.uni-potsdam.de)

At the end of the course, you will be able to refine a diffractogram and discuss your results.

Learning goals ‘Micro-analytical Methods’:

• introduction to the following micro - analytical methods: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Electron Probe Micro Analysis (EPMA, Cathodoluminescence (CL) and Raman
• phase identification, qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses
• understanding limitations, uncertainties, detection limits and errors
• independent interpretation of (mineral) analyses

For the PXRD part, be familiar with the basics of crystallography on a BSc level.
Recommended reading: F. Donald Bloss 'Crystallography and Crystal Chemistry'.

Additionally, at the beginning of the course, we will refresh our knowledge of crystallography.

Students who would like to participate in 'Micro-analytical Methods' are asked to join us on XX, October XX, at XX:XX a.m. in room XX for an introduction and lab tour. 

There are no prerequisites for this course.
Nevertheless, you should have refreshed your knowledge in crystallography on a BSc level before the course starts.

Recommended reading: F. Donald Bloss 'Crystallography and Crystal Chemistry'.
Additionally, at the beginning of the course, we will refresh our knowledge of crystallography.