How to avoid multiple scattering in strongly scattering SANS and USANS samples

•Multiple scattering effects studied through systematic SANS/USANS measurements.•Multiple scattering-minimized Q ranges are determined for each studied sample.•Optimum sample specific wavelength range are determined.•SAS-transmission (TSAS) of multiple scattering-minimized data is introduced.•An opt...

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