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13 Nuclear Graphite 2 PartD
13 Nuclear Graphite 2 PartD
Group Project
D. Materials Characterisation Results
Objective
To assess your ability to analyse the results of some materials characterisation
techniques
Examine the results of the characterization tests which have been carried out and decide
whether the processing route has achieved its objectives. Use the provided reference
information to help in your analysis.
In your final report, you should demonstrate how you have analysed the data and defend
your conclusions.
a) X-ray diffraction:
Confirm that the phase is graphite
Label the peaks and make a table with the following headings (include as many rows as
needed, i.e. ):
Using the expanded peak - Quantify the crystallite size (assume no strain, texture or
instrumental broadening)
c) Raman Spectroscopy
Interpret the Raman Spectrum extracting as much information as you can about the
specimen
Figure 1. X-ray diffraction pattern, Cu Kα radiation (XRD-1)