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| * all images with kind permission of the authors |
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Spherulitic formation in cast iron with spherulitic graphite, polished.
Specimen preparation and image interpretation:
Dr. H.-L. Steyer, Kesselsdorf. Germany.
C-DIC (color contrast):
The matrix is contrasted because of the relief. Hard and soft grain components as well polishing in consistencies (exclusively mechanically polished) are visible.
here: shear direction 45°
see : shear direction–45° |