Twin characterisation using 2D and 3D EBSD
摘要
Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) is a superior technique for twin characterisation due to its ability to provide highly detailed classification (by generation, system and variant) of a significant number of twins in a relatively short time. 2D EBSD is now widely used for twin characterisation and provides quite good estimates of twin volume fractions under many conditions. Nevertheless, its accuracy is limited by assumptions that have to be made due to the 2D nature of the technique. With 3D EBSD, two key assumptions are no longer required, as additional information can be derived from the 3D map. This paper compares the benefits and limitations of 2D and 3D EBSD for twin characterisation. 2D EBSD enables a larger number of twins to be mapped in a given space of time, giving better statistics. 3D EBSD provides more comprehensive twin characterisation and will be a valuable tool for validation of 2D stereological methods and microstructural models of twinning during deformation.