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GB/T 38532-2020 in English

GB/T 38532-2020 in English

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Microbeam analysis—Electron backscatter diffraction—Measurement of average grain size

  • Issued on:2020-03-06
  • Implemented on:2021-02-01
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Standard No: GB/T 38532-2020
Document status: VALID
Title in English: Microbeam analysis—Electron backscatter diffraction—Measurement of average grain size
Title in Chinese: 微束分析 电子背散射衍射 平均晶粒尺寸的测定
Language: English
File Format: Electronic (PDF)
Delivery: Via email within 5 business days
Issued on: 2020-03-06
Implemented on: 2021-02-01
Professional Classification: GB-National Standard
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《GB/T 38532-2020微束分析 电子背散射衍射 平均晶粒尺寸的测定》由TC38(全国微束分析标准化技术委员会)归口,主管部门为国家标准化管理委员会。


Introduction

Analysis of the core content of the standard

This standard is equivalent to ISO 13067:2011, which specifies the method for determining the average grain size of a polished section using an electron backscatter diffraction system. The main technical breakthroughs include:

1. The first clear definition of the EBSD grain size measurement terminology system
  • Establish 23 professional terms such as step size, pixel, and orientation difference angle
  • Distinguish between grain boundaries (>5° orientation difference) and subgrain boundaries (1-5° orientation difference)

Comparison of key technical requirements

ParametersTraditional metallographic methodEBSD methodAdvantages
Spatial resolution≥0.5μm≥0.05μmIncrease by 10 times
Orientation analysisNot quantifiable0.5° orientation difference can be measuredComplete crystallographic information
Applicable materialsMainly single-phaseMultiphase composite materialsExpanded application range

Detailed explanation of operation specifications

Sample preparation requirements:

High-quality Kikuchi diffraction patterns need to be obtained. Recommendations:

  1. Mechanical polishing followed by electrolytic polishing to remove the deformation layer
  2. Samples with poor conductivity need to be coated with ≤10nm carbon film
  3. Avoid grain boundary over-corrosion (calibration rate should be >95%)
Key parameters for data acquisition:

Step size selection formula: Dstep ≤ 0.1×Davg (Davg is the estimated average grain size)

Minimum statistics: ≥500 grains (uncertainty <10% at 95% confidence level)


Technology Evolution Analysis

This standard marks an important breakthrough in materials characterization technology:

  • 1990s: EBSD technology laboratory stage
  • 2011: ISO releases the first EBSD grain size standard
  • 2020: China adopts the standard and adds a dual-phase material measurement guide

Typical application cases

The test of a nickel-based high-temperature alloy showed that the grain size measured by the traditional method was 15.2±2.1μm, while that measured by the EBSD method was 14.8±0.9μm, and the data dispersion was reduced by 57%.

Implementation recommendations

  1. Deformed materials require Kuwahara filtering
  2. It is recommended to use a hexagonal scanning grid (12% more accurate than a square grid)
  3. The report should include a comparison of the original data with the processed data

Uncertainty control

Main sources of error:

  • Sample tilt angle error 1° → step size error 5%
  • Data cleaning results in dimensional deviation ≤6%
  • It is recommended to regularly calibrate the SEM magnification (according to ISO 16700)

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