CrystalDiffract lets you simulate the effective of isotropic particle size, and strain, for individually-selected patterns. These factors both affect the width of diffraction peaks, but in different ways:

To change the mean particle size Show

Do the following:

  1. Locate the diffraction patterns you wish to modify in the Patterns List, and select them.

  2. Locate the Particle Size & Strain group in the Parameters Inspector and adjust the Particle Size slider or text field.

To change sample strain Show

Do the following:

  1. Locate the diffraction patterns you wish to modify in the Patterns List, and select them.

  2. Locate the Particle Size & Strain group in the Parameters Inspector and adjust the Iso Strain slider or text field.

See also

Peak geometry and instrumental broadening

Preferred orientation