Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Unit 3136, 97 N. Eagleville Rd., Storrs, CT 06269-3136, USA
Abstract:
Methods are described for sample preparation of polycrystalline Ni-based superalloys in order to perform a detailed microstructural characterization. Specific techniques for the precise definition of the various phases present are outlined and these are shown to be useful for the measurement of size, volume fractions and distribution. A number of optical, scanning and transmission microscopy techniques are used to provide the necessary information.