23611
Accession Number
38000
Title Of Journal Book
Buehler SUM-MET - The Science Behind Materials Preparation: A Guide to Materials Preparation and Analysis
Collation
136 p. : ills.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographic references
ISBN
0-9752898-0-2
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Monographic
Abstract
Proper specimen preparation is essential if the true microstructure is to be observed, identified, documented and measured. Indeed, when metallographers have difficulty seeing or measuring microstructures, these problems can almost always be traced to improper specimen preparation procedures, or failure to properly execute the preparation steps. When a specimen is prepared properly, or a phase or constituent of interest is revealed selectively and with adequate contrast, then the actual tasks of examination, interpretation, documentation and measurement are generally quite simple. Experience has demonstrated that getting the required image quality to the microscope is by far the greatest challenge. Despite this, the specimen preparation process is often treated as a trivial exercise. However, specimen preparation quality is the determining factor in the value of the examination. This is in agreement with the classic computer adage, garbage in = garbage out.
Keywords
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pub_id
23611