Practical Electron Microscopy and Database

An Online Book, Second Edition by Dr. Yougui Liao (2006)

Practical Electron Microscopy and Database - An Online Book

Chapter/Index: Introduction | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | Appendix

Elemental-Ordering-Induced Diffuse Streaks in Electron Diffraction Patterns

Figure 3024a shows an electron diffraction pattern obtained from [001] Ag0.95Pb15SbTe17 (space group: Fm-3m) with diffuse streaks. The diffuse streaks originate from the ordering of Ag, Sb, and Pb atoms to some degree even though they still are randomly arranged within the structure.

A [001] diffraction pattern obtained from Ag0.95Pb15SbTe17 (space group: Fm-3m)

Figure 3024a. An electron diffraction pattern obtained from [001] Ag0.95Pb15SbTe17 (space group: Fm-3m) with diffuse streaks.