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Characterization of Interfaces in SiC Particulate-Reinforced Al Alloys by AEM

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

Brian W. Robertson ,
Chandra Holm ,
Yang-Pi Lin ,
Stephen F. J. Corbin  and
David S. Wilkinson
Brian W. Robertson
Affiliation:
McMaster University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4L7.
Chandra Holm
Affiliation:
Martinsbergstrasse 49, CH 5400 Baden, Switzerland.
Yang-Pi Lin
Affiliation:
McMaster University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4L7.
Stephen F. J. Corbin
Affiliation:
McMaster University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4L7.
David S. Wilkinson
Affiliation:
McMaster University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4L7.
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Abstract

As a preliminary step to detailed study of the interfaces in SiC particulatereinforced Al alloys, a number of methods of sample preparation have been explored; the resultant artefacts on the thinned foils observed in transmission electron microscopes are discussed and improvements to the preparation procedures are suggested. Initial observations of the microstructure of two alloys differing significantly in their matrix silicon content are presented.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 170: Symposium N – Interfaces in Composites , 1989 , 105
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1990

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