Papers by Keyword: X-Ray Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy

Abstract: Microstructural information obtained for silicon-alloyed pyrolytic carbon coatings used for heart valves using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy is described. The coatings consist of two phases, pyrolytic carbon and β silicon carbide, whose crystallite sizes are small. The coatings are principally composed of spherical particles that are from 300 to 1000 nm in diameter. These spherical particles, between which there are occasionally pores, are welded by laminar carbons. The silicon, content of which is moderate, disperses uniformly in the coatings.

Abstract: Automated Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) or Orientation Imaging Microscopy (OIM) has proven to be a viable technique for investigating microtexture in polycrystalline materials. It is particularly useful for investigating orientation relationships between phases in multiphase materials. However, when phases do not significantly vary in crystallographic structure, OIM is limited in its capability to reliably differentiate between phases. Through simultaneous collection of EBSD data and chemical data via X-Ray Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) it is possible to dramatically improve upon the phase differentiation capabilities of either technique individually. This presentation will introduce a methodology for combining the two techniques as well as show a few example applications.