How do I find out (step-by-step) the space group/point group of a given crystal structure (e.g. Spinel, perovskite, or even simple BCT etc..) or some real world objects, manually from scratch. What sequence rules have to be followed, after having all the necessary knowledge of point group symmetry operations ?
I have already gone through many books on crystallography, but none have given a step-by-step tutorial for the same. Please help.
Please find the attached tutorial and link for more information on the topic. It is better to seek help from a senior crystallography research scholar (Ph.d scholar) who may be working on such classifications to understand all fine details. After all theory and practical experience are different. http://www.ruppweb.org/Xray/101index.html
Well, using XRD analysis and indexing program such as HighScore, from Panalytical. Step by step, you could refine the sctructure of the material that you are working using Rietveld method.
you can use the fullprof program to analysis your data and by more refinment you can find the best state.
https://www.google.com/search?q=fullprof&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
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