On the accuracy and precision of X-ray and neutron diffraction results as a function of resolution and the electron density model.

X-ray diffraction is the main source of three-dimensional structural information. In total, more than 1.5 million crystal structures have been refined and deposited in structural databanks (PDB, CSD and ICSD) to date.

Yes, one can obtain better quality structures from routine X-ray data collection.

Single-crystal X-ray diffraction structural results for benzidine dihydrochloride, hydrated and protonated N,N,N,N-peri(dimethylamino)naphthalene chloride, triptycene, dichlorodimethyltriptycene and decamethylferrocene have been analysed. A critical discussion of the dependence of structural and thermal parameters on resolution for these compounds is presented. Results of refinements against X-ray data, cut off to different resolutions from the high-resolution data files, are compared to structural models derived from neutron diffraction experiments.

Statistical analysis of multipole-model-derived structural parameters and charge-density properties from high-resolution X-ray diffraction experiments.

A comprehensive analysis of various properties derived from multiple high-resolution X-ray diffraction experiments is reported. A total of 13 charge-density-quality data sets of α-oxalic acid dihydrate (C2H2O4·2H2O) were subject to Hansen-Coppens-based modelling of electron density. The obtained parameters and properties were then statistically analysed yielding a clear picture of their variability across the different measurements.