Sample Preparation Guides
Guides organized by topic: Basics, Process, Material-Specific, and Application-Specific.
Aluminum Sample Preparation
In-depth guide for preparing aluminum samples without smearing or deformation. Learn proper techniques for soft materials and avoid common pitfalls.
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Carbon Steel Preparation
In-depth procedures for preparing carbon steel samples, from low to high carbon content. Covers proper etching for pearlite and ferrite structures.
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Ceramics Preparation
Complete guide to preparing ceramic samples for metallographic analysis. Covers sectioning hard materials, avoiding chipping, and revealing grain boundaries.
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Composites Preparation
In-depth techniques for preparing composite materials including fiber-reinforced composites. Learn to avoid pullout, maintain fiber orientation, and reveal interfaces.
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Copper and Copper Alloys
In-depth preparation methods for copper and its alloys, including brass and bronze. Learn techniques to avoid smearing and reveal true microstructures.
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Magnesium Preparation
Specialized techniques for preparing magnesium and magnesium alloys. Learn how to handle reactive materials and avoid oxidation artifacts.
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Nickel Alloys Preparation
Comprehensive guide for preparing nickel and nickel-based superalloys. Learn techniques for handling high-temperature alloys and revealing complex microstructures.
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Stainless Steel Preparation
Complete in-depth guide to preparing stainless steel samples for metallographic analysis, including sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching techniques.
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Titanium Preparation
In-depth specialized techniques for preparing titanium samples, including handling reactive surfaces and proper etching methods for alpha and beta phases.
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