The Rietveld method is a powerful and relatively new method for extracting detailed crystal structural information from X-ray and neutron powder diffraction data. Since then structural details dictate much of the physical and chemical attributes of materials, knowledge of them is crucial to our understanding of those properties and our ability to manipulate them. Since most materials of technological interest are not available as single crystals but often are available only in polycrystalline or powder form, the Rietveld method has become very important and is now widely used in all branches of science that deal with materials at the atomic level.
Reviews
essential reading for any individual who is interested in using the Rietweld method in materials analysis * Gregory P. Hamill, Molecular Crystals, Liquid Crystals, Sciences Technology, Vol. 281 1996 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780198559122
Author R. A. Young
Format Paperback
Page Count 308
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 459g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 18mm