The X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis, is one of the most useful analytic tool used to identify crystalline forms of compounds present in powdered and solid samples.

This technique is very useful for geological, ceramic, fluxes, polymers, metals, semiconductor or pharmaceutical samples, the XRD will provide valuable information to evaluate and know your studied materials.

Some applications of XRD:
Identify and quantify crystalline phases
Characterization of clays, bentonites, zeolites
Percentage of crystallinity (% amorphous vs % crystallinity)
How large are the crystals?
Crystals preferential orientation
Quantification and Identification of polymorphic materials and allotropic compounds