Advanced Ceramics - Grain Size - Test Method - BS EN 623-3:2001
Title
Advanced technical ceramics - Monolithic ceramics - General and textural properties - Part 3: Determination of grain size and size distribution (characterised by the linear intercept method).
Overview
Measurement of grain size within advanced ceramics using a linear intercept method. The grain structure is revealed by polishing and etching as appropriate for the material of interest.
Applications and Benefits
Quantitative measurement of grain size within dense uniform structures.
Form of Results
Determination of the mean linear intercept for each line on each image taken along with overall average values.
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