The 2019 edition of ASM Handbook, Volume 10, Materials Characterization is a revised and updated work written and reviewed by leading experts in the field. Like the previous ASM Handbook volume on materials characterization published in 1986, the updated Volume 10 provides detailed technical information that can enable readers to select and use analytical techniques that could be appropriate for their problem.

ASM International and the Board of Trustees is grateful for the work and dedication of volunteer editors, authors, and reviewers who devoted their time and expertise to develop a reference publication of high technical and editorial quality. A special note of thanks is offered to the division editors who put forth extraordinary efforts to keep this project focused and completed on schedule. The result is a comprehensive reference work that can help readers solve problems and gain insights.