The object of in-situ alloy metallographic method is to allow viewing of the surface microstructure of operating components. Elaborate the application of this non-destructive technique?
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- Remaining life of metal structure or component studies, which help predict when equipment should be re-inspected.
- Damage assessment from creep mechanisms or fire damage to determine if it an item is safe to use after being exposed to fire.
- Heat treatment condition evaluations to assess if the component has been properly heat-treated.
- Composition verifications.
- Classification of cast irons without sacrificing any components.
- Degree of overheating or other damage mechanisms manifested by microstructural changes.
- Assessment of surface flaws to determine if they are cracks, laminations or seams.
- The cause of cracking which help predicting the root cause of failure where it resulted from corrossion, creep, fatigue, stress etc.
- Fitness for service to ensure that all equipment operates with safety and reliably
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