i have a metalic parts that i need 2

[ras85]

i have a metalic parts that i need to know whether it has ceramic coating like WC or SiC or not? please let me have your advise.

 

[Goahead]

Can you perform Vickers hardness test? X-Ray fluorescence is a nondestructive qualitative test that can detect W. Can you perform metallographic examination of a section?

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[micalbrch]

Just ceramic coating or not? Look at the color. Blank metal = no coating. Ceramic usually has a color. Very often it is black or dark grey.

 

[ras85]

thanks for your suggestion, actually its not possible to perform metallographic examination, but i think color is very usefull. could you please let me know more about X-Ray fluorescence for detecting W?

 

[1gibson]

Would you be able to check electrical properties? Do not know if electrical properties of the coatings vary greatly from the base metal, but assume there would be enough of a difference to figure it out.

 

[Goahead]

Search for "XRF analysis lab" and contact service providers.

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