Quantitative Chemical Analysis of Metals in Failure Analysis

Identification of alloys using quantitative chemical analysis is an essential step during a metallurgical failure analysis process. There are several methods available for quantitative analysis of metal alloys, and the analyst should carefully approach selection of the method used. The choice of app...

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Published in:Journal of failure analysis and prevention 2022-02, Vol.22 (1), p.108-112
Main Authors: Akyuz, Burak, McKay, Don
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analytical chemistry
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Chemical analysis
Chemistry and Materials Science
Classical Mechanics
Corrosion and Coatings
Emission spectroscopy
Failure analysis
Inductively coupled plasma
Materials Science
Metallurgical analysis
Optical emission spectroscopy
Quality Control
Quantitative analysis
Rare gases
Reliability
Safety and Risk
Solid Mechanics
Spectrum analysis
Technical Article > -Peer-Reviewed
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Summary:Identification of alloys using quantitative chemical analysis is an essential step during a metallurgical failure analysis process. There are several methods available for quantitative analysis of metal alloys, and the analyst should carefully approach selection of the method used. The choice of appropriate analytical techniques is determined by the specific chemical information required, the condition of the sample, and any limitations imposed by interested parties. This article discusses some of the commonly used quantitative chemical analysis techniques for metals. The discussion covers the operating principles, applications, advantages, and disadvantages of optical emission spectroscopy (OES), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), X-ray spectroscopy, and ion chromatography (IC). In addition, information on combustion analysis and inert gas fusion analysis is provided.
ISSN:1547-7029
1728-5674
1864-1245
DOI:10.1007/s11668-021-01327-z