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==Process information==
==Process information==


*A detailed manual on the Aeris XRD is found on the [https://wiki.iodp.tamu.edu/display/LMUG/Aeris+Advanced+User+Guide|wiki of the International Ocean Discovery Project].
*A detailed manual on the Aeris XRD is found on the [https://wiki.iodp.tamu.edu/display/LMUG/Aeris+Advanced+User+Guide| wiki of the International Ocean Discovery Project].


Malvern Panalytical has a large collection of webinars on XRD. You have to register to view them but the amount of email you receive afterwards is modest, so it's worth it in my opinion (Rebecca, July 2022).  
Malvern Panalytical has a large collection of webinars on XRD. You have to register to view them but the amount of email you receive afterwards is modest, so it's worth it in my opinion (Rebecca, July 2022). Some useful webinars include:


*A nice webinar about sample preparation: [https://www.malvernpanalytical.com/en/learn/events-and-training/webinars/W20200604XRD.html|Better XRD data quality with good sample preparation]
*[https://www.malvernpanalytical.com/en/learn/events-and-training/webinars/W20200604XRD.html| Better XRD data quality with good sample preparation]
   
   
*A [https://www.malvernpanalytical.com/en/learn/events-and-training/webinars/W20210330XRD.html|beginner’s tutorial] which also mentions sample preparation about half-way through and explains very briefly some of the issues that can arise from displaced samples, not having a thick enough sample layer, odd sized sample particles, etc.
*A [https://www.malvernpanalytical.com/en/learn/events-and-training/webinars/W20210330XRD.html| beginner’s tutorial] which also mentions sample preparation about half-way through and explains very briefly some of the issues that can arise from displaced samples, not having a thick enough sample layer, odd sized sample particles, etc.
   
   
==Software==
===Software===
After making a measurement, you will need dedicated software for the data export and analysis.
After making a measurement, you will need dedicated software for the data export and analysis. Read about the software related to the XRD powder here: [[/XRD Powder software| XRD Powder software]]
 
====For data export====
On the Cleanroom drive you can find the DataViewer software, which is a very basic program that allows you to view your measurement results and export to other formats, e.g., csv or txt. To install DataViewer, go to the folder O:\CleanroomDrive\_Equipment\XRD Powder\XRD Aeris\XRDMP and click "setup" (XRDMP stands for XRD Measurement Program). This will open a menu that allows you to install both DataViewer and XRDMP Creator. Just choose to install DataViewer. XRDMP Creater is only needed if you have made an agreement with the equipment responsible that you are allowed to create your own measurement routines.
 
====For data analysis====
We have a license for the software "HighScore" for Rietveld refinement, allowing quantification of the phase composition. This is so far only available on the support computer by the instrument, but will become available on a remote computer.
 
====Additional software for measurements in a heated atmosphere====
If you are going to make measurements in a heated N<sub><sub>2</sub></sub> atmosphere, you will need the Nambicon software to control the heater. It is found in the folder O:\CleanroomDrive\_Equipment\XRD Powder\XRD Aeris\Anton Paar Nambicon.
 


==Equipment performance and process related parameters==
==Equipment performance and process related parameters==