figure a

MicroArt highlights the beauty and charm found in the microscopic world of materials. Most of the time our focus is on the technical and scientific aspect of microstructures, but we also know that the objects we observe in the microscope are often striking in their appearance. Here we devote some space among our technical publications to showcase micrographs that possess an interesting artistic aesthetic quality.

Readers who are interested in sharing their own images for this feature may email them to the editor at ryan.deacon@asminternational.org.

Sometimes the sample looks back at us! This image shows several ball bearings imaged on a Keyence VHX 6000. The bright arcs are a reflection on the bearing surfaces from the ring light on the microscope.

Contributed by:

Justin T. Barnes

Sr. Metallurgical Specialist

IMR Test Labs

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Louisville, Ky.