Confocal Microscopy for Fractographical Surface Characterization of Ceramics

摘要: Although confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) applications in materials science are relatively unexplored, its characteristics make it suitable for many fractographical studies. Owing to ability acquire 3D data, the fractographer may obtain quantitative information which would be difficult get using traditional techniques. In this work, CLSM characterization of fracture surfaces ceramic singlecrystal fibres was carried out, both qualitatively (with projections obtained data) and quantitatively (studying depth profiles from surface). Prominent features were readily identified, demonstrating usefulness as a tool excellent synergy with SEM