Dear Sarah Bebiche,

Without direct imaging the dislocations by using TEM, (SEM would not be), it is possible to have potential indications using XRD.

Let me know, If you need a potential paper, let me know ?

Thanks

regrads

Engin

Dislocation density may estimated based on the peak broadening of XRD pattern using conventional Williamson-Smallman equation. More advanced technique is introduced by Prof. Matteo Leoni using WPPM technique. large number of data of the scanned pattern must be obtained ( long time of scanning). you can find more about this by using google search. A good software must be used such as Topas , HSP. The most important thing is to correct the instrumental broadening.

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