What is a Metallurgical microscope?

A metallurgical microscope is a type of optical microscope. Although named "metal," the target is not only metals, but also microscopes for observing substances that do not transmit light. The feature is that the resolution is good, and the range of measurement targets is wide because there are many filters for measurement. However, since the depth of field is very shallow and there are many adjustment points compared to a normal optical microscope, there is a high possibility that you will miss the point you want to observe.

Application of Metallurgical microscope

It is also used in ceramics, plastic-based electronic components, and mineralogy, including metal structures and alloys. The scenes used in companies and research institutes include metal casting and refining, metallurgy, and observation of the state of raw materials before and after physical and thermal treatment. By observing before and after processing metal, plastic, semiconductor, etc., it is possible to judge whether there are any defects such as dents and scratches, and by observing the structure, whether the quality is maintained.

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