Mikrostrukturo
Mikrostrukturo refers to the fine-scale structure of a material, typically observed using a microscope. It encompasses the arrangement, size, shape, and distribution of the constituent phases, grains, and defects within a material. Understanding the microstructure is crucial because it directly influences a material's macroscopic properties, such as its strength, ductility, hardness, toughness, and electrical conductivity.
Key features of a microstructure can include grains, which are individual crystals in a polycrystalline material,
Techniques used to examine microstructures include optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy