Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) measures surface topography and differences in surface potential, while scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and associated spectroscopies can elucidate surface morphology, composition, crystallinity, and crystallographic orientation. Accordingly, the co-localization of SEM with KPFM can provide insight into the effects of nanoscale composition and surface structure on corrosion.
Maryon, O. O., Efaw, C. M., DelRio, F. W., Graugnard, E., Hurley, M. F., Davis, P. H. Co-localizing Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy with Other Microscopies and Spectroscopies: Selected Applications in Corrosion Characterization of Alloys. J. Vis. Exp. (184), e64102, doi:10.3791/64102 (2022).