Solution

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The all-even indices are allowed, but is small. copper gives
This is near backscattering and outside an ordinary portable instrument whose arm reaches only about . The numerical angular limit should be checked on the actual model; the mathematical requirement is that its maximum reach . It also requires a normal inclined to , so the coupled surface-normal scan is insufficient. atomic scattering factors are smaller at this larger scattering vector.
A suitable high-angle, independently orientable diffractometer could detect it. A shorter selected wavelength can instead reduce the angular requirement: with , , while orientation still needs to be set appropriately. If exceeded there would be no first-order Bragg solution at all. The tube continuum and other characteristic lines must therefore be distinguished from the specifically calculated copper peak.

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