Elssner G., Hoven H., Kiessler G., Wellner P. Ceramics and Ceramic Composites: Materialographic Preparation

Elsevier Science, 1999. — 175 p. — ISBN: 044410030XCeramics and ceramic composites are now used in almost all areas of technology and have potential for even greater and more widespread applications. To make this a reality, it is increasingly necessary to understand the microstructure of the material and its relationship with properties and performance. Central to this is the characterization of the material, in particular using optical and scanning electron microscopy techniques.This book acts as an expert guide to the various steps necessary for successful and accurate characterization of these materials including the crucially important preparation stage, the techniques used to reveal the microstructure and the analysis of the results.Fundamentals of preparing polished sections
Revealing the microstructure
Material-specific preparation of polished sections
Preparing polished sections for examination
Analysis of hardness testing indentations