Rust Characterisation by X-Ray Diffraction

X-ray diffraction (XRD) was carried out using D8, Bruker with Siemens D 500 diffractometer with Cu-Ka filtered radiation to identify phases in the mst deposits. 

For oxide identification, JCPDS database system [19] was used and phases were identified comparing with 26 and intensities of reflection. Table 2.11 indicates the test plan of XRD for rust analysis at different stages. 

---