Micrographic examination in a laboratory

Micrographic examination using optical microscopy can be carried out to inspect the overall health of a metallic material (to verify that its structure is as expected), or as part of expert failure analysis.

Obtaining a suitable surface for metallographic examination requires a series of operations, from sampling to etching or micrographic revelation processes including grinding and polishing.

Carrying out micrographic examinations on a prepared surface under an optical microscope makes it possible to determine the nature of the structure, grain size, the nature and the content of inclusions but also to highlight the possible presence of a heat treatment or surface treatment.

If necessary, the prepared surface can also be studied under a Scanning Electron Microscope paired with an EDX microprobe (SEM-EDX) to identify the chemical nature of unknown precipitates and inclusions or to specifically characterize the stacking of a surface treatment (ex. in the case of a galvanoplastic coating).

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How can FILAB laboratory assist you with your micrographic analysis ?

With extensive experience in carrying out micrographic examinations (both optical and electronic), FILAB laboratory is able to assist you with your analytical needs relating to micrographic characterization :

We are assissting you in

  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDX)

  • Grain size determination

  • Structure characterization

  • Metallurgical analysis

  • Failure analysis

  • Coating thickness measurements

  • Chemical composition analysis

  • Metallographic analysis in accordance with the ISO 945:2017 standard 

The positive aspects of FILAB

  • A highly qualified team

  • Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests

  • A complete analytical park of 2100m²

  • Tailor-made support

Thomas GAUTIER
Thomas GAUTIER Head of Materials Department
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