Research Article| January 01, 2012 Industrial X-ray Diffraction Analysis of Building Materials Roger Meier; Roger Meier PANalytical, Lelyweg 1, PO Box 13, 7600 AA Almelo, The Netherlands, e-mail: roger.meier@flsmidth.com Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Jennifer Anderson; Jennifer Anderson PANalytical, 117 Flanders Road, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581, U.S.A Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Sabine Verryn Sabine Verryn PANalytical (Pty) Ltd, 363 Oak Avenue, Ferndale 2194, South Africa. XRD Analytical and Consulting cc, 75 Kafue Street, Lynnwood Glen 0081, South Africa, e-mail: sabine.verryn@xrd.co.za Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information Roger Meier PANalytical, Lelyweg 1, PO Box 13, 7600 AA Almelo, The Netherlands, e-mail: roger.meier@flsmidth.com Jennifer Anderson PANalytical, 117 Flanders Road, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581, U.S.A Sabine Verryn PANalytical (Pty) Ltd, 363 Oak Avenue, Ferndale 2194, South Africa. XRD Analytical and Consulting cc, 75 Kafue Street, Lynnwood Glen 0081, South Africa, e-mail: sabine.verryn@xrd.co.za Publisher: Mineralogical Society of America First Online: 09 Mar 2017 © 2012 Mineralogical Society of America Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry (2012) 74 (1): 147–165. https://doi.org/10.2138/rmg.2012.74.4 Article history First Online: 09 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Roger Meier, Jennifer Anderson, Sabine Verryn; Industrial X-ray Diffraction Analysis of Building Materials. Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry 2012;; 74 (1): 147–165. doi: https://doi.org/10.2138/rmg.2012.74.4 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyReviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry Search Advanced Search Abstract X-ray analysis of polycrystalline powder samples has grown beyond its roots in the world of laboratory research and is regarded as one of the most powerful industrial process-control tools in the field of building materials and minerals. This is the key to characterize the element and the phase composition of the material.This is largely due to the development of industrial X-ray analytical systems, which have transformed these advanced analytical techniques born in the laboratory into a robust, workmanlike and easy-to-use tool for today’s heavy industries. X-ray diffraction (phase analysis) opens enormous possibilities for process and quality control. Moreover, the recent development of ultra-high-speed X-ray detectors allows for “on the fly” quantitative X-ray diffraction analysis and truly interactive process control. Hydration of cements can be studied relative ease. Additionally Computed X-ray Tomography (CT) can yield valuable information in the study of mortars and concrete. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.