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Steel inclusion analysis in the SEM is made more efficient and accurate by AZtecSteel.

AZtecSteel is an automated steel inclusion analysis package developed specifically for the analysis and classification of steel inclusions using Energy Dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDS) in a scanning electron microscope (SEM). It detects, measures and analyses the inclusions, processes the resulting data set to published standard methods, and includes functionality to plot complex ternary diagrams.


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Steel inclusion analysis in the SEM is made more efficient and accurate by AZtecSteel.

AZtecSteel is an automated steel inclusion analysis package developed specifically for the analysis and classification of steel inclusions using Energy Dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDS) in a scanning electron microscope (SEM). It detects, measures and analyses the inclusions, processes the resulting data set to published standard methods, and includes functionality to plot complex ternary diagrams.

Inclusion Classifier will determine steel cleanliness using the following published methods:

  • ASTM E2142 (E45), E2283 and E796-7
  • SIS 111116
  • DIN 50602
  • ISO 4967
  • EN 10247
  • JIS G0555
  • NFA 04-106
  • GBT 30834

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The Analysis and Classification of non-metallic inclusions in Steels with AZtecSteel

Here we consider the use of SEM equipped with EDS and dedicated particle analysis software AZtecSteel for the complete characterisation of 5 steels. We demonstrate how inclusions across the population can be assessed and how they can be classified across the sample.

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Steel Cleanliness Analysis to International Standards with AZtecSteel

This application note demonstrates how AZtecSteel, an industry leading, dedicated particle analysis solution for the analysis of non-metallic inclusions can characterise inclusions in different types of steels to the requirements of multiple international standards.

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AZtecSteel is the leading global solution for the detection and analysis of non-metallic inclusions in steel using SEM+EDS. It is a tailored version of the AZtecFeature particle analysis platform that is fully optimised for non-metallic inclusion analysis and includes Inclusion Classifier.

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Quantifying Metal Cleanliness - boride and nitride non-metallic inclusions

In the past, characterising non-metallic inclusions and precipitates in steels and other alloys, especially for light elements such as boron, has presented a challenge. However, AZtecFeature, in combination with a high solid angle windowless EDS detector such as X-Max Extreme and a conventional large area detector provides exciting, novel capabilities.

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