ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing
My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B
My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B
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Replicas, in the as-stripped condition, typically do not exhibit the contrast<br />
needed for resolution of fine microscopic features such as fatigue striations.<br />
To improve contrast, shadowing or vapor deposition of a metal is performed.<br />
The metal is deposited at an acute angle to the replica surface and collects at<br />
different thicknesses at different areas depending on the surface topography.<br />
This produces a shadowing that allows greater resolution at higher<br />
magnifications. Shadowing with gold or other high atomic number metals<br />
enhances the electron beam interaction with the sample and greatly improves<br />
the image in the scanning electron microscope by reducing the signal-tonoise<br />
ratio.<br />
Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang