an instrument used in studying diffraction, as in the determination of crystal structure by diffraction of X-rays
diffractometer in American English
(dɪfrækˈtɑmɪtər, ˌdɪfræk-)
noun
Physics
an instrument that is used to study atomic crystal structure by measuring the angles at which x-rays, neutrons, or electrons are diffracted by matter
Word origin
[1905–10; diffract + -o- + -meter]This word is first recorded in the period 1905–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: airway, aspect ratio, one-shot, push-up, white list-meter is a combining form meaning “measure,” used in the names of instruments measuringquantity, extent, degree, etc. Other words that use the affix -meter include: interferometer, manometer, radiometer, spectrometer, variometer
Examples of 'diffractometer' in a sentence
diffractometer
The amounts of austenitic and strain induced martensitic phases are identified by x-ray diffractometer.
Dimitrov Diyan M., Slavov Stoyan D., Dimitrov Zhivko 2017, 'Experimental research on the effect of the ball burnishing process, using new kinematicalscheme on hardness and phase composition of surface layer of AISI 304L stainless steel',MATEC Web of Conferenceshttps://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201711202001. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The technical design, main parameters and current capabilities of the diffractometer are described.
Denis Kozlenko, Sergey Kichanov, Evgenii Lukin, Boris Savenko 2018, 'The DN-6 Neutron Diffractometer for High-Pressure Research at Half a Megabar Scale',Crystalshttp://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/8/8/331. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Particle size distribution measured by a laser diffractometer has been considered in the study.
Aref M. al-Swaidani, Samira D. Aliyan, Nazeer Adarnaly 2016, 'Mechanical strength development of mortars containing volcanic scoria-based binderswith different fineness', Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journalhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215098615301634. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
It has now been refined from diffractometer data to a significantly higher precision.
Peter Mangwala Kimpende, Luc Van Meervelt 2010, 'Redetermination of {5-[(7-chloroquinolinium-4-yl)amino]-2-hydroxybenzyl}diethylammoniumdichloride dihydrate', Acta Crystallographica Section Ehttp://scripts.iucr.org/cgi-bin/paper?S1600536810031806. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
A diffractometer was used to analyze phase transformation.
Amreen Rupawala, Smita I Musani, Pallavi Madanshetty, Ramandeep Dugal, Umang D Shah,Ektaa J Sheth 2017, 'A study on the wear of enamel caused by monolithic zirconia and the subsequent phasetransformation compared to two other ceramic systems', The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Societyhttp://www.j-ips.org/article.asp?issn=0972-4052;year=2017;volume=17;issue=1;spage=8;epage=14;aulast=Rupawala. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
High resolution x-ray diffractometer confirmed the orientation of the grown film.
Shruti Mukundan, Basanta Roul, Arjun Shetty, Greeshma Chandan, Lokesh Mohan, S. B.Krupanidhi 2015, 'Enhanced UV detection by non-polar epitaxial GaN films', AIP Advanceshttp://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4937742. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The data obtained from diffractometer and thermal gravimetric analysis confirmed the crystalline nature and thermal stability of the prepared composites.
Khalil Ahmed, Farah Kanwal, Shahid M. Ramay, Asif Mahmood, Shahid Atiq, Yousef S.Al-Zaghayer 2016, 'High Dielectric Constant Study of TiO2-Polypyrrole Composites with Low Contents ofFiller Prepared by In Situ Polymerization', Advances in Condensed Matter Physicshttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4793434. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The evaluation of protective coatings was performed with laser particle size analyzer, scanning probe microscope and a diffractometer.
MASSALIMOV Ismail Alexandrovich, CHUYKIN Aleksandr Evgenievich, MASSALIMOV BurhanIsmailovich, URALBEKOV Bolat Muratovich, BURKITBAEV Muhambetkali Myrzabaevich 2017, 'Improvement of operational properties of shell limestone building materials by polysulfidesolution impregnation', Nanotehnologii v Stroitelʹstvehttp://nanobuild.ru/en_EN/journal/Nanobuild-3-2017/66-80.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
X-ray diffractometer analysis indicated that the degree of crystallinity of fibres increased after the enzyme pretreatment.
Lucian A. Lucia, Guihua Yang Mail, Jiachuan Chen Mail, Xiaodong Cao, Yu Liu Mail 2011, 'EFFECTS OF ENZYME PRETREATMENT ON THE BEATABILITY OF FAST-GROWING POPLAR APMP PULP',BioResourceshttp://www.ncsu.edu/bioresources/BioRes_06/BioRes_06_3_2568_Yang_LCCL_Enzyme_Pretreat_Beatability_Poplar_APMP_1526.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Microstructural analysis was performed using scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, a diffractometer, and a profilometer.
Saade J, Skienhe H, Ounsi H, Matinlinna JP, Salameh Z 2019, 'Effect of different combinations of surface treatment on adhesion of resin compositeto zirconia', Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistryhttps://www.dovepress.com/effect-of-different-combinations-of-surface-treatment-on-adhesion-of-r-peer-reviewed-article-CCIDE. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)