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Physical and chemical characterization techniques for metallic powders

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Author(s)

John A. Slotwinski, Paul E. Stutzman, Stephanie S. Watson, Edward J. Garboczi, Max A. Peltz, Chiara F. Ferraris

Abstract

Systematic studies have been done on two different powder materials used for additive manufacturing: stainless steel and cobalt-chrome. An extensive array of characterization techniques were applied to these two powders. The physical techniques included laser diffraction particle size analysis, X-ray computed tomography for size and shape analysis, and optical and scanning electron microscopy. Techniques sensitive to chemistry, including X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis using the X-rays generated during scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, were also employed. The background of these techniques will be summarized and some typical findings on virgin additive manufacturing powders will be given.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of QNDE 2013
Conference Dates
July 21-26, 2013
Conference Location
Baltimore, MD
Conference Title
QNDE 2013
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

additive manufacturing, stainless steel, cobalt chrome, powder, characterization
Process measurement and control

Citation

Slotwinski, J. , Stutzman, P. , Watson, S. , Garboczi, E. , Peltz, M. and Ferraris, C. (2013), Physical and chemical characterization techniques for metallic powders, Proceedings of QNDE 2013, Baltimore, MD (Accessed January 14, 2025)

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Created August 28, 2013, Updated February 19, 2017