Indexed by:Journal Papers

Date of Publication:2010-02-01

Journal:Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention

Included Journals:EI

Volume:10

Issue:1

Page Number:3-7

ISSN:15477029

Abstract:Micrometer sized particles of lizardite-1T phase are observed in toluene solvent. Phase identification is carried out by selected-area electron diffraction experiment and simulation. TEM study shows that the particles are in flake forms with the (001) preferred orientation. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectra reveal some particles containing Mg and Si, and others containing Al and Si. Structural deterioration of the lizardite-1T phase occurs under relative higher dose of electron beams. The results of this characterization of lizardite-1T particles show the importance of beam-induced deterioration and emphasize the potential importance of such deterioration in the characterization of nano scale systems. © 2009 ASM International.