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Appllied crystallography in the scanning electron microscope using a CCD detector

Journal Article · · Advances in X-Ray Analysis
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  1. Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM (United States)

The development of a new charge coupled device (CCD)-based detector for the scanning electron microscope (SEM) has allowed high quality backscattered electron Kikuchi patterns (BEKP) suitable for crystallographic analysis to be collected. These BEKPs can be used for crystallographic texture, phase and microstress analysis. This CCD detector system, can also be equipped with a special filter for removing backscattered electrons, which allows us to image low intensity, highly divergent x-ray diffraction (Kossel) patterns. The Kossel patterns are utilized for the accurate measurement of d-spacings suitable for residual stress and lattice parameter measurements. 19 refs., 4 figs.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
369852
Report Number(s):
CONF-9408178--
Journal Information:
Advances in X-Ray Analysis, Journal Name: Advances in X-Ray Analysis Vol. 38; ISSN AXRAAA; ISSN 0376-0308
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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