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Existing methods for grain size analysis based on images primarily focus on scenarios where grain edges are distinct or grain arrangements are regular. However, these methods are not suitable for images from SSEs. We proposed a deep learning model incorporating histogram layers for the analysis of SSE images with fuzzy grain edges and irregular arrangements. Firstly, ResNet18 was used to extract features from SSE images. These features were then input into the histogram layer to obtain local histogram features, which were concatenated to form comprehensive histogram features for the entire image. Finally, the histogram features were connected to a fully connected layer to estimate the grain size corresponding to the cumulative volume percentage. In addition, an applied workflow was developed. The results demonstrate that the proposed method achieved higher accuracy than the eight other models and was highly consistent with manual results in practice. The proposed method enhances the efficiency and accuracy of grain size analysis for images with irregular grain distribution and improves the quantification and automation of grain size analysis in SSEs. 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