Microstructure and metallography of steels

The properties of metallic materials are essentially determined by the microstructure, which usually only becomes visible under the microscope through appropriate metallographic detection etchings. The microstructure comprises the mixture of crystallites, the type, size and shape of the various phases, the grain boundaries and defects such as inclusions and pores. The properties of steel in particular, with its large number of possible alloy compositions, can be specifically adjusted due to the almost unique variety of microstructures.

Metallographic microstructures are widely used for quality assurance and damage analysis.

The seminar teaches the basics of metallography and explains the general relationships between the various microstructural elements and their properties. Both the functionality and the imaging methods in the light and electron microscope are discussed. Hardness testing and methods are explained to supplement the microstructure assessment. Each seminar participant can submit a sample in advance, which will be evaluated anonymously during the seminar.

The seminar is aimed at interested persons from the fields of development, design, production, materials technology and quality assurance who wish to expand, deepen or refresh their knowledge.

The date will be set at a later date.