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Three-dimensional analysis of dendrites via automated serial sectioning using a Robo-Met.3D

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 June 2020

Y. Lu ,
M. Wang ,
Z. Wu ,
I. P. Jones ,
M. Wickins ,
N. R. Green  and
H. C. Basoalto
Y. Lu*
Affiliation:
School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, BirminghamB15 2TT, UK
M. Wang
Affiliation:
School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, BirminghamB15 2TT, UK
Z. Wu
Affiliation:
School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, BirminghamB15 2TT, UK
I. P. Jones
Affiliation:
School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, BirminghamB15 2TT, UK
M. Wickins
Affiliation:
School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, BirminghamB15 2TT, UK High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC), University of Birmingham, Unit 2 Airfield Drive, Ansty Business Park, CoventryCV7 9BF, UK
N. R. Green
Affiliation:
School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, BirminghamB15 2TT, UK High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC), University of Birmingham, Unit 2 Airfield Drive, Ansty Business Park, CoventryCV7 9BF, UK
H. C. Basoalto
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of Sheffield, Mappin Street, SheffieldS1 3JD, UK
*
Address all correspondence to Y. Lu at y.lu.2@bham.ac.uk
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Abstract

The dendrite morphologies of the cast nickel-based superalloy CMSX-4® (CMSX-4® is registered trademarks of the Cannon-Muskegon Corporation) and the austenitic stainless steel HP microalloy have been obtained via an automated serial-sectioning process which allows three-dimensional (3D) microstructural characterization. The dendrite arm spacing, volume fraction of segregation, and fraction of porosity have been determined. This technique not only increases the depth, scope, and level of detailed microstructural characterization but also delivers microstructural data for modeling and simulation.

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MRS Communications , Volume 10 , Issue 3 , September 2020 , pp. 461 - 466
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