Some considerations related to the use of the Scherrer equation in powder X-ray diffraction as applied to heterogeneous catalysts

Hargreaves, J.S.J. (2016) Some considerations related to the use of the Scherrer equation in powder X-ray diffraction as applied to heterogeneous catalysts. Catalysis, Structure and Reactivity, 2(1-4), pp. 33-37. (doi: 10.1080/2055074X.2016.1252548)

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Abstract

This short overview summarises some of the basic considerations which should be undertaken when the Scherrer equation is applied to reflection widths in X-ray diffraction patterns of heterogeneous catalysts in order to extract meaningful information. Frequently, little account has been taken of the apparent complications arising from the presence of microstructural strain and disorder such as that which can be introduced upon doping or of anisotropic effects and such considerations are highlighted. Scanning electron micrograph showing the highly anisotropic nature of biogenic iron oxide found in a natural iron ochre source.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Hargreaves, Professor Justin
Authors: Hargreaves, J.S.J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Catalysis, Structure and Reactivity
Publisher:Taylor and Francis
ISSN:2055-074X
ISSN (Online):2055-0758
Published Online:25 November 2016
First Published:First published in Catalysis, Structure and Reactivity 2(1-4):33-37
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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