# High-Quality PDF Data Collection with a Ag source Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer

**Authors:** Ashley (Weiland) Schmidt

PMC · DOI: 10.1063/4.0000903 · 2025-10-27

## TL;DR

This paper presents a method for collecting high-quality PDF data using a single crystal X-ray diffractometer with an Ag radiation source.

## Contribution

The use of an Ag radiation source in single crystal X-ray diffractometry for high Q PDF data collection is highlighted as a novel advancement.

## Key findings

- Ag radiation source enables high-quality data collection for PDF measurements.
- Experimental setup and analysis techniques for PDF patterns are detailed with example cases.
- In-house diffraction techniques are emphasized for accurate and efficient data collection.

## Abstract

Revolutionize your research with cutting-edge Pair Distribution Function (PDF) measurements using a Single Crystal X-ray diffractometer. This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of PDF measurements, emphasizing in- house diffraction techniques using a state-of-the-art Ag radiation source to collect high-quality, high Q data.

Attendees will be guided through experimental setup, highlighting key steps and best practices to ensure accurate data collection. The talk will then delve into the analysis phase, demonstrating how to generate PDF patterns. Example cases will be explored throughout each step.

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12585366