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A Novel Sample Design for Easier X-Tem Specimen Preparation of Surface Coated Hardened High Speed Steel

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 February 2011

Klaus F. Østergaard
Affiliation:
Department of Physics, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark, klaus@carbon60.fysik.dtu.dk and morch@fysik.dtu.dk
K. A. Mørch
Affiliation:
Department of Physics, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark, klaus@carbon60.fysik.dtu.dk and morch@fysik.dtu.dk
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Abstract

A novel design of test sample for X-TEM specimen preparation is presented. The test sample is particurlarly suited for surface coatings on hardened steel (heat treated materials). The technique for cutting and preparation of a specimen from the test sample is given in some detail and a few hints about ion thinning and X-TEM analysis are included.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1997

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