My research in March:

My research in March:
Samples prepared from alloys (cast during previous month) has been prepared by standard metallographic procedures for SEM and XRD evaluation. Samples for optical microscopy have been etched in a solution of acetic picral to reveal grain boundaries. SEM (FEI E-SEM XL30) has been used to confirm chemical composition of the samples (EDS) and to observe the microstructure. XRD has been performed to examine the phases in the as-cast alloys. EDS analysis has confirmed the composition of the alloys. X-ray diffraction examination have revealed the presence of α-Mg phase and the probability of the presence of Mg6Ca2Zn3 phase in ternary alloys.