ISSN:
0741-0581
Keywords:
Extraction replica
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Zr alloys
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Analytical electron microscopy
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Life and Medical Sciences
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Cell & Developmental Biology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Natural Sciences in General
Notes:
A reliable two-stage carbon replica technique has been developed to extract precipitates from zirconium alloys. Using this technique, all precipitating phases can be extracted from Zircaloy-2, Zr-Cr-Fe, and Zr-Nb-Fe alloys. Precipitate identification using EDS X-ray analysis and convergent beam electron diffraction was greatly facilitated in comparison to thin foils. In addition, the sensitivity for the detection of trace elements in particles was increased using extraction replicas. The chemical compositions of the precipitates as determined from both replica and thin foils were in excellent agreement.
Additional Material:
5 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jemt.1060150410
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