A technique for preparing the cross-section of proton-irradiated 316 stainless steel foils for transmission electron microscopy

1972 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 341-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.A. Spurling ◽  
C.G. Rhodes
1998 ◽  
Vol 513 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. J. Gadgil ◽  
E. G. Keima ◽  
H. J. M. Geijselaers

ABSTRACTHydrogen can influence the behaviour of materials significantly. The effects of hydrogen are specially pronounced in high fugacities of hydrogen which can occur at the surface of steels in contact with certain aqueous environments. In this investigation the effect of high fugacity hydrogen on the surface of stainless steel was investigated using electrochemical cathodic charging. Microhardness was measured on the cross section. Transmission electron microscopy was used to investigate the dislocation substructure just below the surface. Computer simulation using finite element method was carried out to estimate the extent and severity of the deformation. The significance of the results are discussed in relation to the loss of ductility due to hydrogen.


Author(s):  
M.L. Lau ◽  
H.G. Jiang ◽  
E.J. Lavernia

Abstract The present paper describes the synthesis of nanocrystalline 316-stainless steel coatings by high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) thermal spraying. The feedstock powders were synthesized by mechanical milling to produce flake-shaped agglomerates with an average grain size of less than 100 nm. The powders were introduced into the HVOF spray to successfully produce nanocrystalline coatings. X-ray diffraction analysis and transmission electron microscopy were used to determine the average grain size of the milled powders. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy were used to study the morphology of the nanometric particles and the microstructure of the as-sprayed coatings. The properties of various coating materials were characterized by microhardness measurements performed on the polished surface of the cross section.


2004 ◽  
Vol 385 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 292-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
K STEVENS ◽  
T LEVI ◽  
I MINCHINGTON ◽  
N BRIGGS ◽  
V KEAST ◽  
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Author(s):  
D. L. Callahan ◽  
Z. Ball ◽  
H. M. Phillips ◽  
R. Sauerbrey

Ultraviolet laser-irradiation can be used to induce an insulator-to-conductor phase transition on the surface of Kapton polyimide. Such structures have potential applications as resistors or conductors for VLSI applications as well as general utility electrodes. Although the percolative nature of the phase transformation has been well-established, there has been little definitive work on the mechanism or extent of transformation. In particular, there has been considerable debate about whether or not the transition is primarily photothermal in nature, as we propose, or photochemical. In this study, cross-sectional optical microscopy and transmission electron microscopy are utilized to characterize the nature of microstructural changes associated with the laser-induced pyrolysis of polyimide.Laser-modified polyimide samples initially 12 μm thick were prepared in cross-section by standard ultramicrotomy. Resulting contraction in parallel to the film surface has led to distortions in apparent magnification. The scale bars shown are calibrated for the direction normal to the film surface only.


Author(s):  
L. D. Peachey ◽  
J. P. Heath ◽  
G. Lamprecht

Biological specimens of cells and tissues generally are considerably thicker than ideal for high resolution transmission electron microscopy. Actual image resolution achieved is limited by chromatic aberration in the image forming electron lenses combined with significant energy loss in the electron beam due to inelastic scattering in the specimen. Increased accelerating voltages (HVEM, IVEM) have been used to reduce the adverse effects of chromatic aberration by decreasing the electron scattering cross-section of the elements in the specimen and by increasing the incident electron energy.


2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 662-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Simões ◽  
F. Viana ◽  
A.S. Ramos ◽  
M.T. Vieira ◽  
M.F. Vieira

AbstractReactive multilayer thin films that undergo highly exothermic reactions are attractive choices for applications in ignition, propulsion, and joining systems. Ni/Al reactive multilayer thin films were deposited by dc magnetron sputtering with a period of 14 nm. The microstructure of the as-deposited and heat-treated Ni/Al multilayers was studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) in plan view and in cross section. The cross-section samples for TEM and STEM were prepared by focused ion beam lift-out technique. TEM analysis indicates that the as-deposited samples were composed of Ni and Al. High-resolution TEM images reveal the presence of NiAl in small localized regions. Microstructural characterization shows that heat treating at 450 and 700°C transforms the Ni/Al multilayered structure into equiaxed NiAl fine grains.


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