Characterization of metals in four dimensions
The ability to watch the three-dimensional (3D) evolution of structural materials is a breakthrough in non-destructive characterization. In particular, X-ray tomographic imaging techniques have found success in revealing the underlying mechanisms of microstructural transformations in partially and f...
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doaj-1e18f755d4c64883bc1302ef189cf0502020-11-25T03:45:19ZengTaylor & Francis GroupMaterials Research Letters2166-38312020-12-0181246247610.1080/21663831.2020.18095441809544Characterization of metals in four dimensionsAshwin J. Shahani0Xianghui Xiao1Erik M. Lauridsen2Peter W. Voorhees3Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of MichiganNational Synchrotron Light Source-II, Brookhaven National LaboratoryXnovo Technology ApSDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern UniversityThe ability to watch the three-dimensional (3D) evolution of structural materials is a breakthrough in non-destructive characterization. In particular, X-ray tomographic imaging techniques have found success in revealing the underlying mechanisms of microstructural transformations in partially and fully solidified metals. Here we review the most important developments in four-dimensional X-ray microscopy, focusing on absorption- and diffraction-based techniques in the laboratory and the synchrotron. In light of recent progress in this area, we identify critical issues that point to directions for future research in imaging the evolution of heterogeneous microstructures at extreme space and time scales. IMPACT STATEMENT Four-dimensional X-ray tomography has opened a new paradigm in physical metallurgy, allowing us to characterize the various epochs of microstructural evolution in 3D and as a function of time.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21663831.2020.1809544metalssolidificationgrain growthx-ray tomography4d imaging |
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Ashwin J. Shahani Xianghui Xiao Erik M. Lauridsen Peter W. Voorhees |
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Ashwin J. Shahani Xianghui Xiao Erik M. Lauridsen Peter W. Voorhees Characterization of metals in four dimensions Materials Research Letters metals solidification grain growth x-ray tomography 4d imaging |
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Characterization of metals in four dimensions |
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Characterization of metals in four dimensions |
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Characterization of metals in four dimensions |
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Characterization of metals in four dimensions |
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Characterization of metals in four dimensions |
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characterization of metals in four dimensions |
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Taylor & Francis Group |
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Materials Research Letters |
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2166-3831 |
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2020-12-01 |
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The ability to watch the three-dimensional (3D) evolution of structural materials is a breakthrough in non-destructive characterization. In particular, X-ray tomographic imaging techniques have found success in revealing the underlying mechanisms of microstructural transformations in partially and fully solidified metals. Here we review the most important developments in four-dimensional X-ray microscopy, focusing on absorption- and diffraction-based techniques in the laboratory and the synchrotron. In light of recent progress in this area, we identify critical issues that point to directions for future research in imaging the evolution of heterogeneous microstructures at extreme space and time scales. IMPACT STATEMENT Four-dimensional X-ray tomography has opened a new paradigm in physical metallurgy, allowing us to characterize the various epochs of microstructural evolution in 3D and as a function of time. |
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metals solidification grain growth x-ray tomography 4d imaging |
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