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Monash X-Ray Platform

The Monash X-ray Analytical Platform characterises natural and novel materials using three complementary techniques: environmental powder X-ray diffraction, small angle X-ray scattering, and X-ray texture analysis. This facility enables structural characterisation of engineered and geological materials on length scales from 0.1 nm to 1 mm and under controlled conditions of temperature and atmospheric composition. This analytical facility supports innovation in (1) design of novel materials for industrial, environmental and biomedical applications and (2) development of green technologies and processes for energy production and mining.
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Small angle x-ray diffraction

Small angle scattering (SAX) is a transmission technique where the beam passes through the specimen.

Wide angle diffraction

Wide angle diffraction (PXRD) is a technique that can be used on bulk specimens as well as powders.

Crystallographic preferred orientation

The accurate measurement of crystalline solids is performed by x-ray diffraction.

Residual stress

The measurement of elastic stresses inside engineering materials.

Phase identification

Determination of phases inside specimens and their volume fraction.

Lattice parameter measurement

Measurement of crystal lattice size and the atomic radius of pure elements.
Contacts

Monash X-Ray Platform

richard.parsons@monash.edu

9905 2783

Ground Floor, New Horizons

20 Research Way

Clayton, VIC, 3168

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Richard Parsons

richard.parsons@monash.edu

+61 (3) 9905 2783