EBSD - Electron Backscatter Diffraction - analysis is a very powerful tool for microstructural characterisation. It identifies:
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Crystal orientation
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Grain size
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Global and local texture
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Recrystallise/deformed fractions
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Substructure analysis
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Strain analysis
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Grain boundary characterisation
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CSL boundary distribution
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Slip system activity
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Phase identification, distribution and transformations
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Fracture analysis...
The Oxford Instruments AZtec EBSD system combines AZtecHKL acquisition and analysis software with a choice of Nordlys EBSD detectors to create the most powerful EBSD system available.