Scanning Electron Microscopes

Copper inclusions in steel have harmful effects on the quality of steel produced. Copper enters the steel mix through steel scrap, typically obsolete scrap which is generally coated with copper, tin, or other materials. Copper contributes to various properties in steel, such as:
• Increased Corrosion Resistance
• Increased Mechanical Strength
• Loss of Ductility
• Surface Defects
While it is unlikely [...]

Spinels are generally a class of minerals with a distinct formation A2+B23+O42-. In steel, spinel oxides come in several forms, the most common being MgOAl2O4, formed from MgO combining with Al2O3. The formation of these spinels in steel can have devastating effects on the quality outcome of the steel, requiring manufacturers to keep [...]