Basal Spacing
Definition
Separation of relevant crystal planes, distinct from the diffraction angle. Diffraction observations can inform spacing between specified lattice planes under the measurement model. Wavelength, geometry and the indexed reflection must be considered.
- Context
- Diffraction analysis
For example, a diffraction peak can inform an indexed plane spacing without directly measuring a particle’s external diameter or a sample’s thickness.
A peak position alone does not identify every component in a mixed sample.
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