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Atom Probe Tomography: A Review of Correlative Analysis of Interfaces and Precipitates in Metals and Alloys

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This article provides a brief review of the history and recent developments of direct correlative atom probe tomography (APT) as related to characterization of internal interfaces and precipitates in metals and alloys. Correlative APT is defined as APT combined with a correlative electron microscopy technique, analytical technique, or computational method for the purpose of gaining greater understanding of phase transformations or structure–property relationships. In the first part of this article, the early history of correlative APT is reviewed. Additionally, recent advances in specimen preparation hardware and methods that facilitate performing direct correlative APT are discussed in the second section. In the third part of the article, several examples of direct correlative APT are presented.

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The author would like to thank Dr. Arun Devaraj, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and Professor Philip Eisenlohr, Michigan State University, for the opportunity to write this article. Dr. Daniel E. Perea, PNNL, is thanked for reviewing the manuscript.

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Kolli, R.P. Atom Probe Tomography: A Review of Correlative Analysis of Interfaces and Precipitates in Metals and Alloys. JOM 70, 1725–1735 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-018-2934-9

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