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Atom probe microanalysis and nanoscale microstructures in metallic materials

Journal Article · · Acta Materialia
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  1. National Research Institute for Metals, Tsukuba (Japan)
An atom probe field ion microscope (APFIM) is a unique microanalytical instrument with a single atom detection sensitivity. By employing a three-dimensional atom probe (3DAP), alloying elements can be mapped out in a three-dimensional space with near-atomic resolution. APFIM is particularly useful for the analysis of solute clusters and small precipitate particles, because it can collect atoms exclusively from nanoscale particles embedded in a matrix. These features are suitable for characterizing the complicated microstructures in commercial metallic materials. Recent atom probe investigations on the nanoscale microstructures of the metallic materials are overviewed to demonstrate the unique feature of the APFIM technique.
OSTI ID:
684374
Journal Information:
Acta Materialia, Journal Name: Acta Materialia Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 47; ISSN 1359-6454; ISSN ACMAFD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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