SEM Micrograph X1000

These Scanning Electron micrographs show the microstructure of the Nikadure™ coating. The solid black area represents the Aluminium alloy which makes up the cylinder surface. The lighter grey area shows the Nickel matrix, and the dark triangular shapes are the Silicon-Carbide particles. The following micrograph was taken at X1000 magnification and it displays the density of the SiC particles.