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ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing

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

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