NO.1. Product Overview
An upright metallurgical microscope is a material microanalysis instrument with a classic structure. Equipped with objectives above the sample, it enables microscopic observation of opaque specimens via reflected illumination.
This type of microscope is mainly applied to analyze the surface structure, grain morphology, phase distribution and micro defects of metals, alloys, ceramics, semiconductor materials and composite materials. Featuring an upright design that conforms to traditional microscopic observation habits, it delivers intuitive operation and stable optical paths, making it one of the most widely used metallurgical microscopes in scientific research laboratories and industrial inspection fields.
Technical Parameters
1. Optical Parameters
Eyepiece: Wide-field achromatic SW10X, field of view diameter 22mm.
Objective Lens: Infinite-distance long-working-distance plan achromatic objective lenses, including LMPIan 5X/0.12 DIC (working distance: 15mm) and other models with varied numerical apertures and working distances.
2. Observation System
The DIC observation system is compatible with partial objective lenses.Trinocular tube with 30° inclination, binocular viewing head.
Illumination Parameters
Episcopic Illumination: 12V 50W halogen lamp with adjustable brightness and lamp position; built-in field diaphragm and various accessories.
Transmitted Illumination: Halogen lamp lighting, built-in field diaphragm, and vertically adjustable filter slides.
3. Mechanical Parameters
Focusing Mechanism: Coaxial coarse and fine focusing; fine focusing graduation: 2μm, equipped with locking and limiting devices.
Stage: Double-layer mechanical movable stage, size: 210mm×140mm, moving range: 63mm×50mm.
Nosepiece: 5-hole (inward ball internal positioning).
NO.2. Functional Features
Upright metallurgical microscopes generally adopt an infinity-corrected optical system, which can effectively eliminate optical aberrations and ensure high-resolution and high-contrast imaging at different magnifications.The microscope supports multiple observation modes including bright field, dark field, polarized light and differential interference contrast (DIC), meeting the analysis requirements for different materials and microstructural characteristics.With a modular design, it is easy to be equipped with a digital imaging system, image analysis software and automatic control modules, making it suitable for a variety of experimental and inspection scenarios.
NO.3. Application Scenarios and Fields
In materials science research, upright metallurgical microscopes are widely used for grain size measurement, phase structure analysis and heat treatment process evaluation of metals and alloys. In universities and research institutes, such equipment serves as an essential tool for metallographic experimental teaching and basic scientific research. In the industrial field, upright metallurgical microscopes are commonly applied to raw material inspection, process quality control and failure analysis, providing reliable reference for product quality evaluation.
NO.4. Technical Advantages
The upright structure features a mature and stable optical path design, ideal for high-magnification fine observation. It has flexible requirements on the size and shape of samples, and is suitable for standard metallographic specimens. The system boasts strong expandability, facilitating later upgrading and functional expansion. With low maintenance cost, it is well adapted to long-term and high-frequency operation.
Observation Image of MoTe₂ under Metallurgical Microscope
