Before we dive into the PXRD data analysis, we first briefly discuss what makes a material 'new'. As we hope to reach a multi-disciplinary audience, we will then go into some, but not all, standard practices of the field when validating this claim. We detail thematic issues that arise when analyzing A-lab's data. Addressing these issues would likely make automated lab projects more reliable, and then serve as a more useful tool for solid-state chemists.