Centre of Excellence for Advanced Materials, Corrosion and Coatings

Metallography & Microstructural Characterization

EXAMAT uses State-of-the-Art Optical Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy to ascertain micro-structural integrity of materials and components. Microstructural characterization detect and quantify various microscopic/macroscopic defects such as voids, inclusions, de-carburization, unsuitable grains sizes and detrimental phases due perhaps to inappropriate heat-treatment, welding, service environment or processing defects e.t.c.

  • Macro/Microscopic Examination using Optical Microscopy
  • Colour Metallography to Identify Specific Phases in the Materials
  • Inclusion Counting – ASTM E45
  • Grain-size Measurement – ASTM E112
  • Fractographic & Imaging Analysis
  • SEM & EDX Analysis