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A review is given of the results obtained in the field of materials science using the comparatively new technique of Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS) spectroscopy. Particular emphasis is placed on the determination of the atomic distribution functions in amorphous and multi-component materials, especially metallic and oxide glasses, catalysts and alloys. The advantages and disadvantages of the technique compared to diffraction studies are discussed.

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