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why sharp peaks are observed in XRD pattern for crystalline material?

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8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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8 Years ago
The presence of crystal in various materials can be detected using XRD, because crystals reflect X-rays at a very specific angles which gives sharp peaks in XRD patterns for crystalline material. While amorphous material produces blunt and flat XRD pattern.