Small Angle X ray Scattering (SAXS) Instrument Performance and Validation Using Silver Nanoparticles

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Abstract:

Small-angle X-ray Scattering SAXS is a powerful technique for characterizing the morphology of certain materials but requires that great care be given to data collection, data correction, and instrumental effects on the data. In this report, the performance of the US Army Research Laboratorys new SAXS instrument is compared to the predicted performance and tested using samples of silver nanoparticles provided by an outside laboratory. The effect of beam-stop shadowing is discussed, and corrections for this effect are applied to the data.

Author(s):
Beyer, Frederick L.
Author Organization(s):
US Army Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Aug 2016,31 Aug 2016
Pagination:
0020

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-TR-7898
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
x ray scattering, nanoparticles, calibration, materials, morphology, Transmission electron microscopy
Field(s)/Group(s):
Nuclear Physics and Elementary Particle Physics
Keyword(s):
SAXS(small angle X ray scattering), resolution performance, TEM(Transmission electron microscopy)
Report Date:
2016 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2017 Jun 23