Chemical Analysis & Physical Testing Capabilities

Thermal Analysis

Melt Flow Index Testing (MFI)

Melt Flow Index is an analysis method that determines the ease of flow of plastic materials.

Thermal Analysis

Differential Scanning Calorimetry Testing

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) polymer analysis and plastic analysis measures the heat capacity of a sample.

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Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Services

Scanning Electron Microscopy provides high resolution micrographs of the morphology or topography of a specimen, with great depth of field at very low or very high magnifications.

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HPLC Testing | High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Molecules in solution are separated based on interactions with the stationary phase and are detected using a variety of methods.

Spectroscopy

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

The chemical composition of a location the size of one-tenth the period at the end of this sentence can be determined using the FTIR spectrometer together with the external microscope accessory.

Physical Testing

Custom Fixture Development

We can provide custom and validated testing fixtures, entirely based on the needs of your project.

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Compression Testing

When the response of a material or product to being “pressed” or “pushed on” needs to be determined, compression tests are used.

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Flexural Testing

This physical testing method can be used to ensure product specifications, as a means of quality control, and can be used in material development.

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Tensile Testing

Tensile testing provides information on the strength of a material and the amount it will elongate, as tension is created through the application of force.

Physical Testing

Specific Gravity & Density Determination

Specific gravity and density testing is often used for quality control measures.

Physical Testing

Durometer Testing

Durometer testing is a physical test method that provides information on the hardness of rubber and plastic materials.

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X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

XPS is a quantitative spectroscopic technique that can be used to analyze the surface chemistry of a material in its "as received" state.

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Inductively Coupled Plasma Analysis (ICP)

ICP/OES is an analytical technique used for the detection of trace metals.

Spectroscopy

Auger Electron Spectroscopy Analysis

Auger Spectroscopy Analysis (AES) is a widely used surface analysis technique that has been successfully applied to many diverse fields. AES is an excellent tool…

Chromatography

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Services

GC/MS links the analytical capabilities of Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry to separate and then identify different substances within a sample.

Chromatography Spectroscopy

Size Exclusion Chromatography/ Gel Permeation Chromatography

Size Exclusion Chromatography and Gel Permeation Chromatography are often used interchangeably. This form of liquid chromatography analysis separates molecules based on size.

Titrations

Halide Testing

Ion-selective electrodes quantify the levels of halide ions in solution. Halide ions include fluoride, chloride, bromide, and iodide.

Titrations

Karl Fischer Titrations

Karl Fischer Titrations give specific and sensitive quantitation of the water content of samples.

Titrations

Potentiometric Titrations

Any normal acid-base titration can also be done potentiometrically, where a pH probe is used to make a plot of pH vs. titrant volume added.

Wet Chemistry

Chemical & Thermal Digestion

Dissolution of sample matrix with either strong acids or bases, or high temperatures.

Thermal Analysis

Rheology Testing

Rheology is a thermal test method that measures the melt viscosity, creep, and stress relaxation responses of polymers as functions of time, temperature, and force.

Wet Chemistry

Dilute Solution Viscosity

DSV is a key test method for polymer characterization. By measuring the flow time of a polymer solution through a precision capillary, we can measure the viscosity. This relates to molecular weight.

Spectroscopy

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR)

NMR is a quantitative technique for analyzing materials to determine the organic chemical components of a sample.

Wet Chemistry

Solvent Extractions

Solvent extraction uses selected solvents to remove additives, stabilizers, low molecular weight ingredients, and other soluble components from within a polymer system.

Thermal Analysis

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)

DMA also known as Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA), is a method of analysis that determines the mechanical properties of a sample as a function of temperature and frequency simultaneously.

Thermal Analysis

Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

TGA continuously monitors the mass of a sample during isothermal or dynamic temperature scans in an air, nitrogen, oxygen, or specialty atmosphere. The resulting graph of mass versus temperature reveals the evaporation of materials, decomposition of polymers, and the presence of fillers and carbon black.

Chromatography

Gas Chromatography-Analysis Lab

Gas Chromatography (GC) is an analytical method that separates a mixture of molecules into individual chemicals and then determines the amount of each chemical.

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Microscopy Image Analysis

Our scientists take measurements of images captured with various microscopy techniques and perform statistical analysis, using software programs, based on those measurements.

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Transmission Electron Microscopy Testing (TEM)

The TEM is capable of examining single columns of atoms at magnifications that exceed optical microscopy (OM) by tens of thousands of times.

Microscopy

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

AFM is an analytical tool used to measure differences in modulus and height of materials in the nanoscale size range.

Microscopy

Optical Birefringence Analysis

Optical birefringence provides an image with spaced colored zones that relates to the stress distribution that exists within the sample that is positioned between light polarizers.

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Optical Microscopy Analysis

Optical Microscopy Analysis uses a system of lenses and visible light to magnify the image of a sample.

Chromatography

Headspace Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry

A specific Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry technique used to identify and/or quantify volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) present in the injected headspace sample.

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Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy

Our Energy Dispersive Spectrometer is used in conjunction with our Scanning Electron Microscope to provide elemental composition and mapping of a sample.

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Polymer Analysis

The use of polymers is so pervasive that nearly all industries have a need for polymer analysis either regularly or on an as-needed basis.

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Chromatography Testing Capabilities

Chromatography testing methods are used to separate and identify complex mixtures.

Physical Testing

Physical Testing Methods

These testing methods involve the measurement of physical characteristics of a material. They are especially useful for emulating how a product will behave when it is being used by the end user.

Metals Testing

Metallography Analysis

Metallography is the study of the physical structure of metals, specifically the microstructure or other morphological features.

Metals Testing

Rockwell Hardness C & B

This testing technique calculates the hardness of a metal by measuring the depth an indenter travels into a metal, after a known load is applied.

Spectroscopy

Spectroscopy Lab Services

Spectroscopy is a class of tests which study the interaction of sample specimens with energy, usually in the form of light.

Wet Chemistry

Wet Chemistry Analysis

Wet Chemistry, or Applied Chemistry, is often a necessary part of a testing program to dissolve, filter, extract, and isolate components of a sample for further testing.

Microscopy

Microscopy Analysis Services

Microscopy methods are used to understand the size, shape, structure, and topography of materials and samples.

Thermal Analysis

Thermal Testing

Thermal Analysis techniques measure the thermal transitions, chemical reactions, and viscoelastic properties of samples as a function of temperature, heating rate, deformation, and atmosphere.

Microscopy Spectroscopy

Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy

Elemental Mapping or Spectral Imaging can be used to colorize an image based on what elements are present at a specific pixel on the SEM micrograph.

Spectroscopy

UV-Vis Analysis

UV-VIS testing is primarily used to determine the concentration of compounds that absorb radiation within the UV range of the electromagnetic spectra.

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Heavy Metal Limit Testing

Heavy metal limit testing is used to screen products for harmful metals.

Wet Chemistry

PEEK Derivatization

Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is a very thermally and chemically resistant polymer and requires special preparation before testing.

Metals Testing

It is important to determine the ultimate properties of metallic materials to be able to understand the performace range of products and the reasonable expectations of establishing operating ranges.

Wet Chemistry

Brookfield Viscosity Testing

Brookfield viscometry is a test of dynamic viscosity which involves a spinning shaft in contact with the fluid to be measured.

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