How to Calculate and Solve for Angle of Diffraction | Bragg’s Law

The image above represents angle of diffraction. To calculate angle of diffraction using Bragg’s law, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Order of Reflection (n), Wavelength (λ) and Inter-atomic Spacing (d).

The formula for calculating angle of diffraction using Bragg’s law:

θ = sin-1(/2d)

Where:

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

Given an example;
Find the angle of diffraction when the order of reflection is 6, the wavelength is 3 and the inter-atomic spacing is 9.

This implies that;

n = Order of Reflection = 6
λ = Wavelength = 3
d = Inter-atomic Spacing = 9

θ = sin-1(/2d)
θ = sin-1((6)(3)/2(9))
That is, θ = sin-1((18)/(18))
θ = sin-1(1)
θ = 90°

Therefore, the angle of diffraction is 90°.

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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

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

Now, Click on Angle of Diffraction under Bragg’s Law

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the angle of diffraction according to the respective parameter which is the Order of Reflection (n), Wavelength (λ) and Inter-atomic Spacing (d).

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Order of Reflection (n) is 6, Wavelength (λ) is 3 and Inter-atomic Spacing (d) is 9.

How to Calculate and Solve for Angle of Diffraction | Bragg’s Law

Finally, Click on Calculate

How to Calculate and Solve for Angle of Diffraction | Bragg’s Law
How to Calculate and Solve for Angle of Diffraction | Bragg’s Law

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the angle of diffraction and presents the formula, workings and steps too.

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