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Characterization techniques of ceramics

Author: Stéphane VALETTE

Publication date: February 10, 2015, Review date: May 29, 2024

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4. Structure and microstructure of solid ceramics

4.1 Grain size and orientation

Grain size determination in bulk ceramics is mainly achieved by optical and/or electron microscopy and image analysis [P 855] . In this case, sample preparation involves several steps before accessing the grain size distribution.

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4.1.1 Sample preparation

Sample preparation plays a decisive role in the quality and validity of measurements, and consists of 3 successive stages:...

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