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X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

RJ Lee Group offers advanced XRD analysis to help you understand the crystallographic structure of your materials. Our non-destructive testing methods provide rapid, reliable results for a wide range of industries, from manufacturing to environmental science. Whether you're identifying unknown phases or quantifying crystalline content, XRD is a cornerstone of advanced materials characterization.

What is XRD?

XRD (X-ray Diffraction) is a technique used to identify and characterize the crystal structure of materials.

How it works:
A sample is hit with X-rays, which scatter when they interact with the orderly arrangement of atoms in a crystal. This scattering creates a pattern (diffraction) that’s unique to the material's atomic structure. By analyzing this pattern, scientists can determine what the material is and gain insight into its crystal structure, phase, and more.

Why Choose RJ Lee Group for XRD Analysis?

At our Monroeville, PA facility near Pittsburgh, RJ Lee Group operates four state-of-the-art Malvern Panalytical XRD instruments, each equipped with high-end Bragg-Brentano High Definition (BBHD) optical systems. These systems deliver industry-leading detection limits and precision, making us a trusted provider of XRD lab services in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Our team of expert scientists brings decades of experience to every project, from routine XRD testing to complex, custom method development, ensuring your unique analytical needs are met with accuracy and efficiency.

Powder Analysis

What Can You Do With XRD?

We offer a comprehensive suite of materials characterization services using powder XRD, including:

• Phase Identification

Qualitative and quantitative analysis using Rietveld refinement

• USGS Clay Mineral Identification

Ideal for geological and environmental applications

• Crystallite Size & Lattice Parameter Analysis

Determine microstructural properties with high precision

• Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) in Air Samples

Compliant with NIOSH Method 7500 for workplace safety

• Total Crystalline Silica in Bulk Materials

Accurate quantification in raw materials and finished products

• RCS in Bulk Materials with Particle Sizing

Combined analysis using XRD, Stokes Law, SWFF/(NEN-EN 17289), and CCSEM

Serving Clients Worldwide

Whether you require XRD testing in your vicinity or seek a collaborator for advanced materials characterization, RJ Lee Group stands ready to assist. Operating from our Monroeville, PA facility, we extend our services to the Greater Pittsburgh area, clients across the United States, and internationally.

Integrated Materials Characterization

XRD is just one part of our full-service materials analysis offering. Combine it with XRF, SEM/EDS, FTIR, or TGA for a complete understanding of your sample’s composition and structure.

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What is XRD?

Why Choose RJ Lee Group for XRD Analysis?

What Can You Do With XRD?

Serving Clients Worldwide

Integrated Materials Characterization

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