Standard X-Ray Diffraction Powder Patterns from the JCPDS Research Associateship

The following new or updated patterns are submitted by the JCPDS Research Associateship at the National Bureau of Standards. The patterns are a continuation of the series of standard X-ray diffraction powder patterns published previously in the NBS Circular 539, the NBS Monograph 25, and in this journal. The methods of producing these reference patterns are described in this journal, Vol. 1, No. 1, p. 40 (1986). The data for each phase apply to the specific sample described. A sample was mixed with 1 or 2 internal standards: silicon (SRM640a), silver, tungsten, or fluorophlogopite (SRM675). Expected 2-theta values for these standards are specified in the methods described (ibid.). Data from which the reported 2-theta values were determined, were measured with a computer controlled diffractometer. Computer programs were used to locate peak positions and calibrate the patterns as well as to perform variable indexing and least squares cell refinement. A check on the overall internal consistency of the data was also provided by a computer program.