About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Novel Strategies for Rapid Acquisition and Processing of Large Datasets From Advanced Characterization Techniques
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| Presentation Title |
Comprehensive Microstructural Characterization of Aging-Treated Aluminum Alloy AA2024 Using Integrated SEM, STEM, EDS, and EBSD Workflows |
| Author(s) |
Hugues Francois-Saint-Cyr, Alice Scarpellini, Roger Maddalena, Bartlomeij Winiarski, Rengarajan Pelapur |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Hugues Francois-Saint-Cyr |
| Abstract Scope |
This work presents an integrated workflow for rapid, comprehensive characterization of aluminum alloy AA2024 subjected to aging treatments (T3, T6, T81). Leveraging a single-instrument platform that combines SEM, STEM, EDS, and EBSD, we achieve high-throughput identification and quantification of intermetallic particles, precipitates, and nanoscale dispersoids. Automated ChemiPhase analysis enables real-time phase mapping, while STEM-EDS resolves nanoscale compositional variations. EBSD mapping provides detailed grain orientation and size data, revealing the influence of processing on microstructure and properties. This streamlined approach accelerates the acquisition and processing of large, multidimensional datasets, enhancing the reliability of microstructural interpretation and supporting alloy optimization. The methodology is broadly applicable to advanced materials development, meeting the aerospace industry’s demand for high-performance, quality-assured components. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
High-Temperature Materials, Aluminum, Characterization |