Published since January 1, 1964

Practical Metallography

Praktische Metallographie – Preparation, Imaging and Analysis of Microstructures

ISSN: 2195-8599

Impact Factor: 0.266

About this journal

Practical Metallography is a bilingual (German-English) journal that informs you thoroughly on materialographic preparation, imaging and analysis of microstructures. The journal covers the development and improvement of metallographic methods and equipment, possibilities of optical and electron microscopy, spectroscopy, diffraction techniques, non-destructive testing, metallographic investigations of materials, problems of specimens preparation and evaluation including useful laboratory advice and recipes, failure analysis including damage detection and elimination.
All articles are subject to thorough, independent peer review.
Practical Metallography works closely with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde e.V. (DGM)

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Volume 58 Issue 9

September 2021

Accessible September 11, 2021

Page range: 557-558

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Editorial

Accessible September 11, 2021

Editorial

Page range: 559-559

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September 6, 2021

Application of the Color Etching Technique for Non-Ferrous Metals

G. Weilnhammer

Page range: 560-569

Abstract

Color etching provides additional information that standard etchants do not or only insufficiently reveal – in different steels but also in virtually all non-ferrous metals. This works aims at presenting the possibilities this technology provides by using the examples of aluminum, copper, nickel, titanium materials, and cast iron, while also pointing out its limits.

September 11, 2021

Campo del Cielo – an Iron Meteorite found in Argentina

R. Haubner, S. Strobl

Page range: 570-580

Abstract

Fragments of the “Campo del Cielo” meteorite were first reported by conquistadores in Argentina in as early as 1576. This meteorite belongs to the group of iron meteorites and is classified as a group IA coarse octahedrite. The use of meteoric iron to make objects of daily use or hunting weapons in prehistoric times is only confirmed by very few finds. Metallographic examinations were performed to assess if it was realistic and in fact feasible to process meteoric iron. The bulk of the examined “Campo del Cielo” meteorite fragment found in Argentina is kamacite (α-Fe) with approx. 5.3 wt.% of dissolved Ni. Graphite was also detected in addition to various non-metallic phases. Due to high temperatures during processing, graphite can dissolve and a steel microstructure would form as a result.

Failure Analysis

September 11, 2021

Crack on the Inner Rim Flange of an Aluminum Rim

I. Schulz, S. Weichert, P. Krug, D. Katrakova-Krüger

Page range: 581-593

Abstract

The aluminum rim of a passenger car was claimed by the customer because a crack had appeared on the inner rim flange, which ran into the rim well. The cause of this damage was to be determined. Accumulations of oxide skins in areas close to the surface were proven to be the cause of failure by metallographic and scanning electron microscopic examinations. The cause of the damage was a manufacturing defect.

September 11, 2021

Porosity in Medical Drills Caused by Fractured Carbides – A Review

S. Strobl, R. Haubner

Page range: 594-603

Abstract

Just as 10 years ago, an examination of drills used in human medicine revealed cracks in the microstructure which can be attributed to fractured carbides. The drills are made of corrosion-resistant chromium steels with special carbides which are of the composition (Cr,Fe) 23 C 6 and (Cr,Fe) 7 C 3 (e. g. material no. 1.4125 or 1.4112). The cracks occur in the coarser carbides during the forming of the drills. It was considered problematic that the cracks are filled with contaminants which cannot be fully removed in the cleaning process. One of the drills examined for this study also contained MnS inclusions which is consistent with a “rust and acidresistant steel / free-machining steel” (e. g. material no. 1.4005).

Picture of the Month

September 11, 2021

Picture of the Month

Page range: 604-604

People

Accessible September 11, 2021

Interview with Gundula Jeschke

Page range: 605-609

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News

September 11, 2021

Automatisierte chemische Synthese – Zuverlässige Herstellung und zügiger Erkenntnisgewinn

Page range: 610-614

Meeting Diary

September 11, 2021

Meeting Diary

Page range: 615-615

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Volume 57 (2020)

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Volume 55 (2018)

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Volume 53 (2016)

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Volume 49 (2012)

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Volume 46 (2009)

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Volume 42 (2005)

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Volume 40 (2003)

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Volume 36 (1998)

Volume 34 (1997)

Volume 33 (1996)

Volume 32 (1995)

Volume 31 (1994)

Volume 30 (1993)

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Volume 28 (1991)

Volume 27 (1990)

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Volume 25 (1988)

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Volume 22 (1985)

Volume 21 (1984)

Volume 20 (1983)

Volume 18 (1981)

Volume 17 (1980)

Volume 16 (1979)

Volume 15 (1978)

Volume 14 (1977)

Volume 13 (1976)

Volume 12 (1975)

Volume 11 (1974)

Volume 10 (1973)

Volume 9 (1972)

Volume 8 (1971)

Volume 7 (1970)

Volume 6 (1969)

Volume 5 (1968)

Volume 4 (1967)

Volume 2 (1965)

Volume 1 (1964)

5-year Impact Factor	0.260
Cite Score	0.5
Impact Factor	0.266
Journal Citation Indicator	0.08
SCImago Journal Rank	0.156
Source Normalized Impact per Paper	0.215

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Editorial

Editor
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Mücklich (muecke@matsci.uni-sb.de)
Saarland University
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde e.V. (DGM)

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Michael Engstler (pmeditor@materialography.net)
Saarland University
Campus D3 3
66123 Saarbrücken

Dr.-Ing. Agustina Guitar
Laura Ulrich
Niklas Müller

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Prof. Dr. Dr. Günter Petzow
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde e.V. (DGM)

(Deutsch)

Online ISSN: 2195-8599
Print ISSN: 0032-678X
Type: Journal
Language: Multiple languages
Publisher: De Gruyter
First published: January 1, 1964
Publication Frequency: 12 Issues per Year

Practical Metallography

Praktische Metallographie – Preparation, Imaging and Analysis of Microstructures

Contents

Editorial

Application of the Color Etching Technique for Non-Ferrous Metals

Abstract

Campo del Cielo – an Iron Meteorite found in Argentina

Abstract

Crack on the Inner Rim Flange of an Aluminum Rim

Abstract

Porosity in Medical Drills Caused by Fractured Carbides – A Review

Abstract

Picture of the Month

Interview with Gundula Jeschke

Automatisierte chemische Synthese – Zuverlässige Herstellung und zügiger Erkenntnisgewinn

Meeting Diary