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Why there is need to electropolishing of deformed steel sample for doing XRD ?
XRD stands for X-ray diffraction, which is a technique used to analyze the crystal structure of materials.
XRD is used because it can provide information about the crystal structure and orientation of the steel, which can change due to deformation.
Electropolishing is a technique used to remove surface layers of a material in order to reveal the underlying crystal structure. It is needed for XRD analysis of deformed steel samples because the deformed surface can interfere with the diffraction patterns and make it difficult to accurately analyze the crystal structure.
XRD analysis can provide information about the crystal structure, grain size, and preferred orientation of the steel, which can help in understanding the mechanical properties and behavior of the material.
Yes, XRD may not be able to accurately analyze materials with very small grain sizes or highly deformed surfaces. In these cases, other techniques such as electron microscopy may be more suitable for analysis.