Optical Microscopy Laboratory
One scanning electron microscopes (SEM), an analytical scanning transmission electron microscope (AEM), optical reflection and transmission microscopes, and supporting sample preparation and photographic equipment are the major facilities available for microstructural analysis. The JSM840 (SEM) is equipped with stage automated digital image analysis, a light element (Uranium down to Boron) Quantum X-Ray detector with a Kevex Delta system, and a wavelength dispersive x-ray analyzer. The JEOL 100C (AEM) is equipped with a Devex 8000 EDX system. These facilities are used primarily for microstructural analysis and determination of crystal structures of fine phases present in metals and ceramics.
Information
Optical Microscopy Laboratory
Washburn Shops - Rm. 342
WPI
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-831-5335
Fax: 508-831-5178
Current Projects
- Characterization of Thermal Barrier Coatings Deposited by Electron Beam-Physical Vapor Deposition
View projects which have used the facilities in the Optical and Electron Metallography Laboratories.
Faculty Information
For more information, contact Prof. Richard D. Sisson, Jr., sisson@wpi.edu.
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