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Bulk and Microscale Composition Analysis

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Chemical analysis is a critical part of any failure investigation. With the right planning and proper analytical equipment, a myriad of information can be obtained from a sample. This article presents a high-level introduction to techniques often used for chemical analysis during failure analysis. It describes the general considerations for bulk and microscale chemical analysis in failure analysis, the most effective techniques to use for organic or inorganic materials, and examples of using these techniques. The article discusses the processes involved in the chemical analysis of nonmetallics. Advances in chemical analysis methods for failure analysis are also covered.

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The contributions to this article by NASA Kennedy Space Center personnel Jeff Sampson, Phil Howard, Torey Long, Eliza Montgomery, and Jerry Buhrow are greatly appreciated.

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© 2021 ASM International. This article is reprinted with permission from Failure Analysis and Prevention, Vol 11, 2021 ed., ASM Handbook, Brett A. Miller, Roch J. Shipley, Ronald J. Parrington, and Daniel P. Dennies, editors, ASM International, 2021, p 85–91, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v11.a0006759.

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Wright, M.C. Bulk and Microscale Composition Analysis. J Fail. Anal. and Preven. 22, 98–107 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11668-021-01323-3

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