Breve descrizione dei contenuti: The diffraction pattern of nanocrystalline Ce0.9Zr0.1O2 was analyzed by whole powder pattern modeling, a recently proposed method for the study of line broadening. The main result in this typical case of study — the crystalline domain size distribution — matches closely the corresponding information obtained by transmission electron microscopy. Further information on nature and content of lattice defects is also discussed.

Parole chiave: nano CeO2, Whole Powder Pattern Modelling, lattice defects