Services

We offer a multitude of analytical services and Engineering Materials, Chemicals, and Products Support Services.

Analytical Services
Small-Spot X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS or ESCA) with Depth Profiling, Heating, & RGA MSGas Chromatography – Mass Spectroscopy or GC-MS, solvent extraction or head space – SPME for volatile compounds
Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) with Golden Gate ATR for most materials and Veemax II variable-angle specular reflectance for enhanced surface sensitivityScanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with Digital Imaging, Robinson Backscatter Electron Imaging, and Energy-Dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy
Thermal Analysis [Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetry (TG or TGA), and Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) or dilatometry]Electrochemical Evaluations (potentiostatic, galvanostatic, potentiodynamic polarization, and EIS) and Corrosion Testing
Wavelength-Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (WD-XRF)UV-Vis Photospectromety with Reflectivity (Specular and Diffuse)
Metallographic Optical MicroscopyMechanical Testing
Shore A and Shore D Hardness TestingCross Section Analysis
Coating and Film Thickness Measurements by SEM, optical microscopy, XPS depth profileSilicone Contamination Measurement and Detection for facilities and ovensCO2 snow jet, Plasma (Microwave, Oxygen, or Hydrogen), UV, and Solvent Cleaning and Effectiveness Analysis
MetallographyFractography
Contact Angle MeasurementsDensity and Porosity Measurements
ConsultingExperimental Design
Expert WitnessQuality Control and Assurance
Failure Analysis and Forensic Engineering

Metal bolt fracture
Research and DevelopmentMaterials Verifications and Specifications
Counterfeit Product Detection and ProofSpecimen Preparation
Engineering Materials, Chemicals, and Products Support
Adhesive Failure Analysis / Adhesion TestingBuilding and Construction Materials Testing
Aerospace Materials AnalysisCeramic Materials Analysis
Coating and Paint AnalysisComposite Materials Analysis
Surface Contamination AnalysisCorrosion Testing of Metals
Electronics / Semiconductor Materials AnalysisInorganic Chemicals and Minerals Analysis
Fiber Analysis

Microscopic images of cloth fibers from clothing
Glass and Fiberglass AnalysisMedical Devices and Prostheses
Metal Analysis and TestingOrganic Chemicals and Materials
Optical Communications / Photonics Materials and Devices AnalysisSurface & Interface Contamination and Cleaning Testing
Paper / Packaging Materials AnalysisPlastic / Polymer Analysis
Particle AnalysisThin Film Analysis
Pharmaceutical Materials and Chemical Analysis

Particle Analysis in a Liquid Sample

Contact us with your questions, a description of your materials problem, or to discuss your analytical service requirements.