Phase and Particle Analysis

typical forms of phase analyis useful for determing elemental composition in material, porosity, and density. Houston Electron Microscopy is able identify phases based on qualitative chemical analysis and/or crystalline structure. Precise measurement of very small features and objects down to 50 nm in size is also accomplished using the SEM. Backscattered electron images (BSE) can be used for rapid discrimination of phases in multiphase samples. Phase analysis is a stereological or quantitative metallographic technique for characterizing a three-dimensional microstructure from two-dimensional sections. Some applications include determining the percentage of graphite in cast irons, porosity in thermal spray coatings, cobalt in PDC diamond cutters, etc.

SEM/EDS Analysis of Powder

Example of characteristics reported

Particle Analysis of Powder

Particle analysis of a mixture of powder consisting of particles of aluminum, chromium, nickel, and zirconium

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