Metals and Alloy

The effectiveness of engineering materials is dependent upon an in-depth understanding of their properties and the underlying structures that influence performance. Therefore, advanced material characterization methods are the key to engineering complex materials, such as metals and alloys, with precisely tuned properties.

In this eBook we summarize eight publications on microscopy imaging and analytical solutions for carrying out detailed microstructural evaluation, each of which reveals uniquely important pieces of information for designing and developing the engineering materials for tomorrow’s challenges.

Additionally, the introductory chapter describes recent trends in microscopy techniques, and an interview with an expert with long years of experience in metals research presents his views on current key issues in metal and alloy analysis, together with his expectations for the future.