Applied Mineralogy: Insights from Powder Diffraction

Diffraction has long revealed the structure of matter — from Young’s double-slit experiment to Laue’s work with X-rays and crystals. In this webinar, experts from the University of Rome will explore how diffraction continues to advance modern mineralogy.

Topics include:

• Fundamentals of powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD)
• Sample preparation and diffraction pattern interpretation
• Extracting meaningful information from PXRD data

The session will also cover:

• Phase identification challenges, including asbestos detection
• Quantitative analysis and amorphous phase evaluation in environmental studies

To conclude, presenters will share a real-world case study on determining the structure of encapsulated organic UV filters using XRPD and Rietveld refinement.

Complete the registration form to reserve your spot in the illuminating webinar.

Moderated by Carlotta Giacobbe, Product Manager - X-ray diffraction, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Presenter: Giorgia Confalonieri, PhD (Tenure Track Researcher in Mineralogy and Crystallography)

Presenter: Paolo Ballirano (Full Professor presso University of Rome "La Sapienza")