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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 19h

September's PDF Entry of the Month: Pyridine Ethylenediamine Silicon Oxide 00-075-0906. This month includes a 3D structure, SAED and EBSD extensions, and more. Visit www.icdd.com/interactive-pdf and click the icons to explore the features this interactive PDF offers! #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Periodic Table Searches Just Got Faster - New bitmask fields dramatically speed up periodic table searches, cutting some search times from 17 seconds down to just 1. www.icdd.com/new-capabilities/ #PowderDiffraction #DataScience #XRD

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Last week a dedicated group of experts and attendees hunkered down and learned all about Rietveld Refinement and Indexing. Many thanks to our great faculty - Dr. Blanton, Dr. Kaduk, Dr. Dosen, Dr. Reid, and Dr. Kabekkodu, and Justin Blanton. See you next year! www.icdd.com/rietveld

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… The process–structure relationships, microstructural damage, puncture-induced cracking, hatchability, and hemagglutination outcomes of chicken eggs processed using a 450 nm continuous-wave semiconductor laser. #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The application deadline for the 2027 Ludo Frevel Crystallography Scholarship is approaching! The 2027 Scholarship awards will be $3,000 each and include a one-year subscription to the PDF-5+ 2027 database. Applications close 8 October 2026. Apply today! www.icdd.com/ludo-frevel-scholarship #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Pin favorite searches to the top of the recent searches menu for quick, one-click access. A small workflow upgrade, big time savings. www.icdd.com/new-capabilities/ #XRD #Crystallography #ResearchTools

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

ICDD is pleased to introduce a new resource on icdd.com. This comprehensive overview covers the technique's fundamentals, from Bragg's Law and diffractometer geometry to phase identification, crystallinity, and structure refinement. See it at www.icdd.com/powderdiffraction #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

ICDD will be at MS&T26 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 4 - 7 October 2026. Come see us at Booth #824. Learn more at www.matscitech.org/MST26 #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… The growing concern around the sustainable management of floral waste has sparked significant interest among environmental researchers, policymakers, and eco-product developers. Elemental analyses (EDS/XRF) were conducted. #xrf

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Connect with ICDD and Materials Data experts, interact with fellow users, and learn directly from the developers behind JADE® at ICDD's JADE Users' Workshop, 4-6 November 2026. Register today! www.icdd.com/jade-workshop #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

GOING LIVE TODAY! Join us for ICDD's September InSession, "New Features of the 2027 PDF® Database," today at 11:00 am ET. Register now! www.icdd.com/in-session/ #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's the LAST DAY to register for ICDD's Rietveld & Refinement Indexing Course! To secure your spot, register by the end of the day today at www.icdd.com/rietveld/

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

ICDD will be at B-MRS 2026 in Curitiba, Brazil, 27 September - 1 October. Visit us at Estande: Nº 27. Learn more at www.sbpmat.org.br/24encontro/ #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

New in Release 2027: filter and explore PDF entries by mineral classification categories defined by the IMA (International Mineralogical Association). www.icdd.com/new-capabilities/ #PowderDiffraction #Mineralogy #XRD

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It's the last week to register for ICDD's September InSession, "New Features of the 2027 PDF® Database," Wednesday 16 September 2026. Register today! www.icdd.com/in-session #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It's the LAST DAY to register for ICDD's Rietveld & Refinement Indexing Course! To secure your spot, register by the end of the day today at www.icdd.com/rietveld/

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This practical review examines pXRF’s strengths and constraints through case studies. www.nature.com/articles/s40494-026-… - Portable XRF for paintings and metals authentication: a critical guide to some practical limitations and multi-technique integrations #XRFAnalysis #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Don't miss out on the upcoming Rietveld Course! To secure your spot, register by 7 September at www.icdd.com/rietveld/ #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

ICDD's online process allows for easy uploading of your diffraction data & crystallographic details to be considered for publication in the Powder Diffraction File™ (PDF®). www.icdd.com/data-submission #chemsky #PowderDiffraction

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

ICDD is excited to announce that our 2027 products are now available for purchase! Release 2027 of the Powder Diffraction File™ (PDF®) contains 1,149,100+ material data sets. Learn more at www.icdd.com/pdf-product-summary and purchase today! #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Hands-on, not just theory, Real software exposure, Individual student-faculty interaction - www.icdd.com/rietveld Have a group of 3 or more attendees? Get an additional 10% off! #rietveld #structure #icdd #training

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

August's PDF Entry of the Month: Aluminum Iron Magnesium Silicate Hydroxide: 00-050-1625. This month includes a Raman entry, a 3D structure, SAED and EBSD extensions, and more. Visit www.icdd.com/interactive-pdf and click the icons to explore the features this interactive PDF offers! #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Coming soon! ICDD is excited to announce that our 2027 PDF® Products will be available next Tuesday, 1 September 2026! Take a look at the 2027 sales catalog for a sneak peek, or learn more at www.icdd.com/pdf-product-summary/ #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Hear it straight from our attendees on why you should attend ICDD's Rietveld Refinement & Indexing Course! We need at least 10 participants to make this event a success. Grab your chance now and join this exciting opportunity! www.icdd.com/rietveld/ #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

ICDD is now accepting applications for the 2027 Ludo Frevel Crystallography Scholarship! The 2027 Scholarship awards will be $2,500 each and include a one-year subscription to the PDF-5+ 2027 database. Apply today! www.icdd.com/ludo-frevel-scholarship #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Dr. Andy Drews presented "So, What's the Deal with Patents?" at the Denver X-ray Conference's Early Career Researchers Lunch. Now you can view it too! www.icdd.com/ecr #IntellectualProperty #chemsky #DXC2026

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

ICDD courses and workshops have high instructor-to-student ratio, a blend of lecture and hands-on sessions, and are taught by EXPERTS! www.icdd.com/icdd-education #MaterialsAnalysis #XRayDiffraction #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Join us for ICDD's September InSession, "New Features of the 2027 PDF® Database," Wednesday 16 September 2026. Registration is now open! www.icdd.com/in-session #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

COMING 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 - www.icdd.com - View the Sales Catalog now! Release 2027 of the Powder Diffraction File™ introduces new Raman metadata fields, active links to online CSD entries, IMA classification search, and the ability to pin favorite searches.

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

oiccpress.com/jtap/article/view/860… - X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), and their comparison with Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). #XRF #MassSpectrometry #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

clays.org/reynolds-cup Congratulations to 1st Place Winners of the 13th Annual Reynolds Cup! The James Hutton Institute Kyle Adams, Carolyn Hillier, Stephen Hillier, Helen Pendlowski, and Laura-Jane Strachan Steve Hillier is ICDD's Technical Co-chair for the UK & Ireland! #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

It's the last day to save on your Rietveld registration fee! Save $250 and register now at www.icdd.com/rietveld/ #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Thank you for celebrating DXC’s 75th Anniversary with us! 🎉 We have a full morning of sessions - Tomography and X-ray Microscopy, Biomedical Imaging, Industrial Applications of XRD, and Spatially-Related Benchtop. #dxc2026 www.dxcicdd.com #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Announcing the 2026 Robert L. Snyder Student Travel Grant Recipients. Congratulations! www.icdd.com/snyder/ #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

DXC XRF Poster Awards at the 75th Denver X-ray Conference - Congratulations! Seen here with judges Olga Antipova and Martina Schmeling Javier Miranda Chelsy Gonzalez Michael Lara DXC Student Poster Award Sebastian Hauser Full listing found at www.dxcicdd.com #dxc2026

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Congratulations from the 75th Denver X-ray Conference XOS Innovation Award™ at XRF Poster Session Grand Prize Hoon Seo*, S. Chen, A. Glowacki, N. Schwarz, Argonne National Laboratory, USA Runner Up Michael Lara*, J. Vargesson, Corning, USA www.dxcicdd.com #dxc2026

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Congratulationsto the 75th Denver X-ray Conference Amptek Award for Best Student XRF Poster Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Nano Layers on Poly Electrolyte Membranes Steffen Witzleben*, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University, Germany www.dxcicdd.com #dxc2026

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Last minutes of the Tuesday Workshops at the 2026 Denver X-ray Conference! then on to XRF Poster Session in the Exhibitor Hall! #dxc2026 www.dxcicdd.com

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Congratulations! www.dxcicdd.com/dxc-program-2026 #dxc2026 Anton Paar Excellence in X-ray Analysis Poster Award D-164 Group I Urate Salts STUDENT Shae S. London*, M. Zhu, J.A. Swift, Georgetown University, USA

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

ICDD® XRD Poster Award D-164 Urate Salts STUDENT Shae S. London*, M. Zhu, J.A. Swift, Georgetown University, USA Congratulations! www.dxcicdd.com/dxc-program-2026 #dxc2026 The awardee will be provided with a one-year license for the ICDD PDF-5+ database.

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Congratulations to the DXC Poster winners seen here with Chair: Tom Watkins, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Retired! #dxc2026 www.dxcicdd.com/dxc-program-2026 Benjamin Hulbert Jessica Lyza Kyriacos Kyriacou Mandela Toku

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Great group at The FREE ICDD PDF® and JADE® Users’ Workshop was held before the 75th Denver X-ray Conference in Lombard, IL, USA, on Sunday, 2 August 2026! www.ICDD.com

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The FREE ICDD PDF® and JADE® Users’ Workshop was held before the 75th Denver X-ray Conference in Lombard, IL, USA, on Sunday, 2 August 2026. Instructed by Steffen Weber, Justin Blanton, and Tom Blanton www.ICDD.com

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It's the last week to save on your Rietveld registration fee! Save $250 and register today at www.icdd.com/rietveld/ #chemsky

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International Centre for Diffraction Data @icdd.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… Egyptian blue in etruscan funerary wall paintings: A multi-analytical study from the monterozzi necropolis (tarquinia) #ArtConservation #CulturalHeritage #chemsky

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