METALLOGRAPHY

The Metallographic test room performs material evaluations regarding its overall condition. For instance, a thermal process condition test is performed, as well as an evaluation of the general structure, degradation of materials used for a long time at high temperatures, effects of previous operation on the future utilisation, micro-structures of welded joints, grain size, pollution etc. Decarburisation depth, metal coat quality, type and level of corrosion damages are evaluated.

The findings of metallographic analyses also serve the purpose of analysing defects or root causes.