| Abstract Scope |
Scanning 3dxrd is a newly developed technique that permits retrieving the crystallographic phase, orientation, shape, and size of individual grains in polycrystalline aggregates. Originally, it has been developed to deal with materials science challenges mostly related to metallurgy. However, scanning 3dxrd has proven to be a versatile and promising technique to be applied also in other materials science fields. In this talk, I will present two examples of the application of scanning 3dxrd in combination with other complementary techniques to study cementitious materials. The advantages of using this technique compared to more conventional ones will be addressed together with the perspectives on possible improvements toward broader fields of applications. |