Quantitative X-ray diffraction of free, not chemically bound water with the PONKCS method

What is it about?

The scattering contribution of free, not chemically bound water in different water–solid mixtures as well as the changes of the scattering contribution due to the reaction progress of hydrating systems is examined. Rietveld analysis with a combination of the G factor and PONKCS (partial or no known crystal structure) method is used for quantification.

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Why is it important?

We show how far the free water can be quantified in different systems when water is added, as well as during hydration process when the free water content decreases