New Capabilities for 2023
To enhance the value of the PDF® Databases, ICDD has incorporated many new developments for the 2023 product release. Every year, we listen to our customers to create a better product for you. Below are just some of the many value-added developments designed to make the ICDD products more functional and powerful for 2023.
Data Mining Features
- Metal-Organic Subfile
- Select Periodic Table elements by typing element symbols or names
- Strong line and long line searches allow simultaneous input of three different search lines
Mouse Graphing Features
- Three Phenobarbital entries from the search results table were dragged into the diffraction pattern window using the mouse Graphing Features
- Drag diffraction pattern files from the File Explorer directly into the program
- Drag PDF entries from any search results table to a diffraction pattern window (PDF-4 only)
- Multiple entries supported
- Simulated, raw (PD3), and stick patterns
Graphing Features
- Quickly switch between simulations and raw patterns (PD3) using the quick settings pane (PDF-4 only)
- Hold shift key to view x-y coordinates of the mouse
Phase ID (SIeve/SIeve+)
- Import GSAS-II neutron TOF instrument parameters (PDF-4 only)
- POWGEN cycles 2017-AB – 2022-A
- Import GNR *.esg diffraction patterns
- Analytical Instruments Group
Least squares RIR optimization of quantitative analysis of three phase mixture Phase ID (SIeve/SIeve+)
- Supports new internal standard SRM 640f
- Least squares RIR quantitative analysis can use all points for more accurate fitting of data (PDF-4 only)
- Matches filter displays the current search description
EBSD Extension (PDF-4 only)
- The EBSD extension is designed to plot K-patterns (Kikuchi & Kossel patterns)
- Toggle between gnomonic projection and stereographic projection
- For Kossel patterns, up to three Ka1-wavelengths of elements in the chemical formula are used
- Can be accessed on the PDF card window or EBSD window
Strip Detector Simulation of Lead Arsenic Sulfide 2D Ring Pattern Features
- Strip detector simulations
- 2θ range setting
- Gamma range setting
- Intensity scale settings
- Linear
- Square root
- Logarithmic
- Highlight rings using the mouse
- Optimized drawing routines for faster performance
- Enhance imported 2D images using contrast stretching algorithm
