A Novel Technique for Getting Leather Section Image Based on Metallographic Sample Preparation

Abstract

In this paper, the procedure of improved metallographic sample preparation used to reveal the true structure of the chrome tanned crust leather was described for the first time. E-51 epoxy resin was selected as leather embedding medium. The surface of the prepared samples was examined on an optical Microscope (Olympus BX51) using light reflection model, and the micrographs illustrating the shape and the directions of fiber bundles were obtained. This novel technique offers significant advantages over conventional one.