What is Rietveld method its application in cement industry?Is there any software for calculating clinker phases using this method?
The Rietveld method uses a powder sample instead of a large single crystal to determine crystal structure by X-Ray Diffraction. This is important in the cement industry because cement is a powder and not crystals of any size. This is useful in determining the quality of the product and adjusting burning conditions in real time. Several different software packages have been developed for this technique.
