About

Background Kaj Gronlund

  • Born in 1940 in Borås
  • Education: Technical college Chemistry; later addition of Electronics and Mechanics
  • Jobs:
  • AB Atomenergi Studsvik, 1961-1969
    Oxelösunds Jernverk, 1969-1972
    SKF STEEL Hofors, 1972-1976
    Avesta Jernverk AB, 1976-1982
  • Own business
    Analys Instrument, Swedish Pickling AB & Corr-Control 1982-
  • Teamwork in research together with university groups
  • Doctor of honour at Jönköpings University (May 2018)

Electron Microprobe Analyzer

  • Introduced 1979 at NTH, Norway
  • There were 6 instruments in Scandinavia. Extremely expensive instruments.
  • I had the services on these instruments 1983-1989 in Sweden.
  • Today I have made many new constructions in my microprobe, both mechanics and electronics as well as software for all the mapping performances.