BCA Spring Meeting 2006 Lancaster University Tuesday 4 April to Thursday 6 April 2006

This is a modular workshop based on 4 distinct sessions which build to give a complete understanding of phase identification and its progression into quantitative analysis, culminating in a flexible hands on computer session to gain practical experience with real examples. The modular structure will allow delegates, on the basis of their experience, to dip in and out of sessions through the day giving the package something to offer everyone with an interest in phase identification.

Detailed Programme

Module 1: 09:00 - 10:30

History & Structure of the Powder Diffraction File (PDF)
This module will cover important background information on the Powder Diffraction File with the emphasis on gaining an understanding of the various databases and how to interpret the data from an individual entry and select the best entry to use from multiple entries of the same compound.

Module 2: 11:00 - 12:00

Phase Identification
This module will cover collecting data for phase identification (PID). An understanding of the various manual search methods, alphabetical, Hanawalt, Fink and long 8 will underpin the knowledge required for automated search match techniques. It will cover selecting the database to use and subfile selection for particular applications.

Module 3: 13:00 - 15:00

Advanced Phase Identification and Quantitative Analysis
Here we will cover data mining, total pattern analysis and the methods of quantifying the phases detected, covering reference intensity ratio, spiking and Rietveld analysis.

Module 4: 15:30 - 17:15

Hands on Computer Session
This module will allow you to put into practice the techniques covered in the workshop by using practical examples of both qualitative and quantitative problems for you to solve in a dedicated computer suite.