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P J Phillips¹, M C Brandes, M J Mills

¹Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, United States.

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Scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) is now applicable to analyzing dislocations in crystalline materials. This study demonstrates STEM

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Solid-state Physics
Electron Microscopy

Background:

Crystalline defects, particularly dislocations, are crucial to material properties.
Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) offers advanced imaging capabilities.
Previous applications of STEM have not extensively covered dislocation analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To extend the application of STEM for crystalline defect analysis to dislocations.
To investigate the utility of various STEM imaging modes for dislocation observation.
To validate conventional Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) diffraction contrast rules within STEM.

Main Methods:

Utilized STEM for imaging dislocations in hexagonal close-packed (hcp) alpha-titanium with 6wt% aluminum.
Employed systematic row diffraction, zone axis, and 3g imaging configurations in STEM.
Generated experimental and computational micrographs for comparison.
Applied conventional TEM diffraction contrast rules (g·b and g·R).

Main Results:

Demonstrated the applicability of STEM for imaging dislocations, specifically near-screw dislocations.
Showcased the effectiveness of zone axis and 3g imaging modes for general defect observation and analysis.
Confirmed that conventional TEM diffraction contrast principles are valid in STEM imaging.
Presented comparable experimental and computational STEM images of dislocations.

Conclusions:

STEM is a powerful technique for detailed dislocation analysis in crystalline materials.
Advanced STEM imaging modes enhance defect observation capabilities.
Established STEM as a viable alternative to TEM for dislocation characterization, adhering to established contrast rules.