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First Neutron Powder Diffraction

United States of America · Science / Physics. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1944

Ernest WollanDecember 1944

Oak Ridge · Science / Physics

Obtains early neutron powder diffraction measurements using the X-10 Graphite Reactor.

Names involved

Ernest Wollan

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