Material Analysis · Structure & Spectroscopy

Single-Crystal Orientation Analysis (Laue)

Characterise crystal orientation and zone axis, miscut angle, and orientation spread or texture using a scope agreed around your sample and decision.

  • Crystal orientation and zone axis
  • Miscut angle
  • Orientation spread or texture
  • Laue back-reflection
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Representative Single-Crystal Orientation Analysis equipment selected for the TESTDOG service catalogue
Price
from£60
per sample, excl. VAT
Turnaround
8 working days
Preparation and scope dependent
Available platforms
Rigaku SmartLabMalvern Panalytical EmpyreanBruker D8 DISCOVER Plus
Typical outputs
Orientation matrixPole figure or Laue patternMiscut or alignment reportProcessed spectra

Why this service

What Laue can help you understand

Single-Crystal Orientation Analysis is selected when the project needs defensible information on crystal orientation and zone axis, miscut angle, or orientation spread or texture. X-ray or electron…

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Crystal orientation and zone axis

Laue back-reflection

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Miscut angle

single-crystal XRD

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Orientation spread or texture

EBSD or texture measurement

Choose the scope

Start from the question, not the tool

The method, preparation route and reporting depth depend on what you need to decide.

Laue back-reflection

crystal orientation and zone axis

Best used when
crystal orientation and zone axis
Typical result
Orientation matrix
Preparation note
State the substrate, nominal thickness and whether sectioning or mounting is permitted.

Common outputs

A result package matched to the decision you need to make

Fields, conditions, processing and file formats are confirmed before work begins.

StandardOrientation matrix

Orientation matrix reported with the agreed units, sample reference and measurement conditions.

StandardPole figure or Laue pattern

Pole figure or Laue pattern supplied in a labelled format suitable for direct sample or condition comparison.

OptionalMiscut or alignment report

Miscut or alignment report provided with the processing basis and quality checks agreed during technical review.

OptionalProcessed spectra

Processed spectra included when selected in the confirmed reporting scope.

Example results

What Laue results can look like

Laue result: The plot shows diffraction pattern of an Ni sample with two indexed orientations, where one is the crystallographic twin
Diffraction pattern

The plot shows diffraction pattern of an Ni sample with two indexed orientations, where one is the crystallographic twin.

Hemant Sharma et al. · source · CC BY

Sample requirements

What to provide before work begins

Provide representative, clearly labelled samples and identify the decision, feature or comparison that matters.

Suitable sampleSubmission requirementPlanning note
Film / coatingProvide the coated substrate or a flat film with the test surface and coating side clearly marked.State the substrate, nominal thickness and whether sectioning or mounting is permitted.
Device / assemblyProvide a complete labelled device or assembly with drawings, interfaces and operating limits.Confirm power, connections, operating state, access restrictions and permitted disassembly.
Solid / componentProvide a clean, stable and clearly labelled specimen with the target face or region identified.Confirm dimensions, cutting permission and whether the original geometry must be preserved.

Objective: state the decision, comparison or acceptance criterion the work must support.

Handling and access: declare hazards, instability, confidentiality, file constraints or special logistics before dispatch or transfer.

Questions and answers

Common planning decisions

Short answers to issues that can change preparation, scope, timing or interpretation.

What should I send for Single-Crystal Orientation Analysis?

Provide film / coating, device / assembly, solid / component as applicable. Exact quantity, dimensions and preparation are confirmed during technical review.

Which analysis option should I choose?

Choose the mode around the decision you need to make. For crystal orientation and zone axis, start with Laue back-reflection; add single-crystal XRD when comparison or quantification is required.

How long will the test take?

Typical turnaround is 8 working days after sample acceptance and method confirmation.

What can limit the result?

Multi-domain or strained crystals can give ambiguous orientations. The measured region may not represent a large or graded component.

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Send the information needed to scope Laue correctly

  • Sample form, material, dimensions and quantity
  • Feature or decision the result must address
  • Required comparison, acceptance criterion or reference
  • Preferred output and reporting depth
Laue analysisfrom£60

Typical turnaround: 8 working days

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