High temperature laser-scanning confocal microscopy for the in-situ investigation of grain growth and phase transformations in intermetallic γ-TiAl based alloys
RIS ID
100484
Abstract
Solid-state phase transformations and grain growth in an intermetallic γ-TiAl based alloy were examined using a confocal laser-scanning microscope. This apparatus allows the in-situ visualization of the microstructural development at high temperatures. The sample is thus placed into a furnace and a predetermined temperature profile is followed, while the surface is scanned using a laser. The contrast is gained by the thermal etching.
Publication Details
Klein, T., Niknafs, S., Dippenaar, R., Clemens, H. & Mayer, S. (2015). High temperature laser-scanning confocal microscopy for the in-situ investigation of grain growth and phase transformations in intermetallic γ-TiAl based alloys. Praktische Metallographie, 52 (5), 259-269.