How to Calculate and Solve for Inter-atomic Spacing | Bragg’s Law

The image above represents inter-atomic spacing. To calculate inter-atomic spacing using Bragg’s law, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Order of Reflection (n), Wavelength (λ) and Angle of Diffraction (θ).

The formula for calculating inter-atomic spacing using Bragg’s law:

d = /2sinθ

Where:

d = Inter-atomic Spacing
λ = Wavelength
n = Order of Reflection
θ = Angle of Diffraction

Let’s solve an example;
Find the inter-atomic spacing when the wavelength is 12, order of reflection is 4 and the angle of diffraction is 6.

This implies that;

λ = Wavelength = 12
n = Order of Reflection = 4
θ = Angle of Diffraction = 6

d = /2sinθ
d = (12)(4)/2sin(6°)
So, d = 48/2(0.104)
d = 48/0.209
d = 229.6

Therefore, the inter-atomic spacing is 229.6 m.

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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.

Now, Click on X-Ray Diffusion under Materials and Metallurgical

Then, Click on Bragg’s Law under X-Ray Diffusion

Now, Click on Inter-atomic Spacing under Bragg’s Law

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the inter-atomic spacing according to the respective parameter which is the Order of Reflection (n), Wavelength (λ) and Angle of Diffraction (θ).

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Order of Reflection (n) is 12, Wavelength (λ) is 4 and Angle of Diffraction (θ) is 6.

How to Calculate and Solve for Inter-atomic Spacing | Bragg’s Law

Finally, Click on Calculate

How to Calculate and Solve for Inter-atomic Spacing | Bragg’s Law
How to Calculate and Solve for Inter-atomic Spacing | Bragg’s Law

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