Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH

Metallography & Light Microscopic Microstructure Analysis

Characterization of the microstructure and microstructural composition of structural components and functional parts.

Our Focus Areas / Expertise

  • Microstructure presentation and documentation
  • Comprehensive range of etching techniques (chemical and electrochemical) for steels, non-ferrous metals, hard metals, etc.
  • Evaluation according to a wide variety of standards

    • Cleanliness assessment according to DIN 50602, ASTM E45, 
      DIN EN 10247 and ISO 4967
    • Assessment of carbide banding and carbide networks according to SEP 1520
    • Grain size determination according to DIN EN ISO 643 and 
      ASTM E112
    • Surface decarburization according to DIN EN ISO 3887