Steel Analysis with the Phenom ParticleX Desktop SEM Application Note

Inclusions in steel production are unavoidable. However, they can be manageable. Whether your customers construct bridges or make steel ball bearings, they require stricter standards for high-strength, durability, and lighter weights. Manufacturers also face profitability challenges and faster turnaround times while maintaining a reputation for clean, high-value steel. In today’s competitive market, the need for automated inclusion analysis on the microscopic scale is more important than ever.

The Phenom ParticleX Steel Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope is specifically made for automated inclusion analysis. Using energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), the Phenom ParticleX Steel Desktop SEM measures the size, morphology, and chemistry of non-metallic inclusions to develop a statistical model and predict inclusions as described in industry standards. It can run overnight and weekends for routine analysis, then manage specifications and pinpoint root causes during weekdays.