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ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing

My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B

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5.1.2 Fracture Surface Analysis<br />

The topography of fracture surfaces can be replicated and analyzed using an<br />

optical microscope, scanning electron microscope or transmission electron<br />

microscope. The maximum useful magnification obtained using optical<br />

microscopes depends on the roughness of the fracture but seldom exceeds<br />

100 x . The scanning electron microscope has good depth of field at high<br />

magnifications and is typically used for magnification of 10,000 x or less. The<br />

transmission electron microscope has been used to document microstructural<br />

details up to 50,000 x . In general, scanning electron microscope analysis of a<br />

replica provides information regarding mode of failure and, in most instances,<br />

is sufficient for completion of this kind of analysis.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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