02 · Phase & precipitate analysis

Probing minority phases with high sensitivity

Identify and quantify phases such as retained austenite and nanoscale precipitates using diffraction and small-angle scattering, achieving detection limits below 1 vol %.

In-situ fidelity

Quantify phase transformations within milliseconds while replicating heat treatments, forming, or service loads.

Scatterin analysis stack

Automated Rietveld, pair distribution, and SAXS pipelines stream directly into Scatterin’s workspace for rapid decision-making.

Capabilities delivered

Resolve minority phases, precipitates, and nanoscale features even when they sit below 1 vol%. Scatterin configures instruments, detectors, and analysis routines tailored to your alloy system.

From bainitic steels and lightweight alloys to battery cathodes, we capture transient states and track them through Scatterin’s platform for engineering stakeholders.

Program highlights

  • In-situ measurements in mimicked processing and service conditions with <1 second time resolution can be performed.
  • Minority phases and precipitates (<1 vol%) can be detected.
  • µm-level resolution can be reached in structural mapping.

Deliverables

  • Phase fraction timelines aligned to process steps and thermal cycles.
  • Scatterin SaaS dashboards connecting reflections to microstructural decisions.
  • Executive summaries tying transformations to mechanical performance.
Temporal resolution< 1 s

Capture fast transformations during quenching or phase partitioning.

Sensitivity< 1 vol%

Identify minority phases and precipitates with confidence.

Spatial mappingµm-level

Resolve phase distributions inside complex assemblies.