Description

Description

Upright Metallurgical Microscope

Upright metallurgical microscope is another type of optical microscope used for examining the microstructure of opaque materials, particularly metals and alloys. Unlike the inverted metallurgical microscope, the light source in an upright metallurgical microscope is positioned above the specimen stage, and the objective lens and eyepiece are also above the sample. This configuration is more similar to traditional microscopes and is often used for examining polished and prepared thin sections of materials. Upright metallurgical microscopes are suited for the examination of metallurgical specimens such as micro-structure analysis, various materials testing, opaque object or transparent object and photomicrography. It is also equipped with yellow, blue, and green filters and equipped with long working distance plan achromatic objectives and field eyepieces to provide excellent optics quality and operational performance. These are the best instruments in research work metallography, mineralogy, precision engineering, electronics, etc

Key Features

1. Upright Design: As the name suggests, the upright metallurgical microscope has a conventional design where the light source, objective lens, and eyepiece are all located above the specimen stage.
2. Polished Thin Sections: This microscope is particularly suitable for examining thin sections of materials that have been polished to a transparent or semi-transparent state. These thin sections are typically prepared through slicing, grinding, and polishing techniques.
3. Brightfield Illumination: The primary mode of illumination for an upright metallurgical microscope is brightfield illumination, where light passes through the specimen from above. This allows for the observation of the sample’s microstructure and features.
4. Metallurgical Objectives: Similar to the inverted metallurgical microscope, the upright version also uses metallurgical objectives that are optimized for examining opaque materials. These objectives offer high numerical apertures and sufficient working distances for observing prepared thin sections.
5. Polarized Light Capability: Some models of upright metallurgical microscopes might also offer polarized light capabilities for enhanced contrast and analysis.
6. Image Analysis and Documentation: Like other advanced microscopes, upright metallurgical microscopes often come with digital imaging features for capturing, analyzing, and documenting microstructural details.
7. Sample Stage: The sample stage can be adjusted to accommodate different sizes of prepared thin sections.

Upright metallurgical microscopes are commonly used in various industries and research fields, including materials science, metallurgy, geology, and more. They are useful for studying the internal structure and composition of materials, identifying phases and grains within alloys, assessing heat treatment effects, and investigating defects or impurities in materials. These microscopes play a crucial role in quality control, research and development, and failure analysis within industries that rely on understanding the microstructure of materials.