Abstract
Aim of the study is to compare the morphology of inclusions in magnesium alloy, investigated by both computed micro-tomography and light microscopy. Precipitates of denser material are found. The information of the light microscopic studies alone is by far insufficient to conclude on their three-dimensional shape. In contrast, the tomography reveals the full topology in all dimensions. The described inclusions are flake-like and can extend with high aspect ration into one, two or three dimensions.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Materials Science and Engineering A |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 28 Feb 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Synchrotron radiation
- computed tomography
- light microscopy
- metallurgy
- magnesium