X-ray Powder Diffractometry Moves into the Analytical Laboratory

Despite its many advantages, X-ray powder diffractometry has long been seen as a research tool for universities because of its relatively low data acquisition speed and the need for specialist knowledge. However, for a couple of years, the developments in instrument design, aimed at increasing speed and ease of operation, have effectively eliminated these perceived drawbacks, extending application areas for X-ray powder diffractometry far beyond what could be imagined only a few years ago. X-ray powder diffraction is now being embraced by several branches in industry as a process control tool, and helps companies to gain valuable understanding of their production processes. Could X-ray powder diffraction support your production or quality control too?