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An Overview of X-ray Analysis Technology

  • 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Wu Ruizhi, Zhenqiang Wang
  • Language: English

An Overview of X-ray Analysis Technology introduces the basic theoretical knowledge of X-ray physics, X-ray diffraction direction and intensity, polycrystalline X-ray diffra… Read more

Description

An Overview of X-ray Analysis Technology introduces the basic theoretical knowledge of X-ray physics, X-ray diffraction direction and intensity, polycrystalline X-ray diffraction analysis, etc. Various X-ray techniques commonly used in current scientific research are introduced in the book, including the use of X-ray diffraction technology to analyze the phase, residual stress, grain size, dislocation density, texture, etc. of materials, as well as the use of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to analyze the types and contents of surface elements of materials. The book also introduces the three-dimensional X-ray microscopy analysis method developed in recent years based on electronic computed tomography technology. Thee technologies covered introduce basic principles, methods, experimental operations, and case analysis.

Key features

  • Introduces the principle and instrument structure of x-ray analysis technology
  • Focuses on test methods, test processes and analysis of test results
  • Introduces typical examples, and focuses on cultivating readers' abilities to obtain information such as material organization structure by using analytical methods

Readership

Senior undergraduate and graduate students majoring in materials, chemistry, metallurgy, and other related fields in higher education institutions

Table of contents

1. Fundamentals of X-ray Physics

2. Direction of X-ray Diffraction

3. X-ray Diffraction Intensity

4. Polycrystalline Analysis Methods

5. X-ray Phase Analysis

6. Analysis of Residual Stress, Grain Size, and Dislocation Density

7. Texture Analysis

8. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis

9. Three Dimensional X-ray Microscope

Exercises Exercises and answers Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6
Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9

Appendix
A Reduction of Atomic Scattering Coefficient near Absorption Limit
B Mass Absorption Coefficient
C Atomic Scattering Factor
D Structure Factors of Various Lattice Structures
E: Multiplicity Factors of Powder Method
F Angle Factor
G Appendix
H Characteristic Temperature Δ of Certain Substances
I Wavelength and Energy Table of Characteristic X-rays

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Wu Ruizhi

Professor Wu Ruizhi is based at Harbin Engineering University; he is Executive Deputy Director of the Key Laboratory of Ultra-Light Materials and Surface Technology of the Ministry of Education at Harbin Engineering University. Professor Wu Ruizhi has been dedicated to the research of high-performance lightweight magnesium alloys and aluminum alloys for a long time. In recent years, he has presided over key projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, including joint funds, national key research and development plans, field funds, NSFC-RSF international cooperation projects, and National Natural Science Foundation general projects

Affiliations and expertise
Harbin Engineering University

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Zhenqiang Wang

Wang Zhenqiang is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Harbin Engineering University. His PhD was from Tsinghua University. He is Visiting Scholar at Northeastern University in Japan. Dr Wang has authored 2 academic monographs and 1 textbook (selected for the 14th Five Year Plan textbook by Science Press and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's high-quality textbook) and applied for over 10 invention patents
Affiliations and expertise
Harbin Engineering University