compared to XRD: • scattering cross section – has no atomic number dependence • strong scattering for hydrogen • neutrons are highly penetrating – large samples – special sample environments e.g. high temperature or high pressure • but expensive
compared to XRD:• scattering cross section– has no atomic number dependence• strong scattering for hydrogen• neutrons are highly penetrating– large samples– special sample environmentse.g. high temperature or high pressure• but expensive