Analytical Services

Chemical Analysis

• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS)
• Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
• Inductively Coupled Plasma with Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES)
• X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF)
• Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis)
• Ion Titration
• pH

Soultion Properties

• Rheology
• Particle Sizing
• Surface Tension (Static, Dynamic)
• Turbidity

Thermomechanical Testing

• Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
• Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
• Thermogravimetric Analysis with Fourier Transfer Infrared Spectroscopy (TGA-FTIR)
• Instron
• Tackiness

Microscopy

• Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS)
• Optical microscopy (digital, brightfield, darkfield, polarized)
• Surface Analysis
• Profilometry (optical, stylus)

Surface Energy

• Roughness/Smoothness
• Coefficient of Friction

Film Characterization

• Haze/Transmission/Gloss
• Colorimetry
• Optical Densitometry
• Stiffness
• Sheet Resistance
• Thickness

Environmental Testing

• Rooms, Chambers, and Ovens with Temperature, Light, and Humidity Control

Figure 1: Elemental Analysis of coated layers (cross section) shows depth-dependent composition using EDS.

Characterize the surface properties of your materials, such as composition, morphology, and topography. Techniques include SEM/EDS, non-contact profilometry, and surface energy measurement. This is crucial for understanding adhesion, wettability, and surface reactivity.

Directly measure the chemical composition of your samples. Techniques offered include FTIR, ICP-AES, GC-MS, and HPLC-MS. Essential for quality control, identifying unknown contaminants, and verifying material composition.

Figure 2: FTIR spectra show subtle variations in chemical composition by coated layer.

Figure 3: Stress-strain curves revealing temperature-dependent mechanical properties using DMA.

Determine critical physical properties of your materials such as particle size, thermal response, and mechanical properties. Our capabilities include DSC, DMA, TGA, and tensile testing. These techniques are vital for assessing material performance and behavior.

Visualize the detailed microstructure of your materials to understand their performance. Light microscopy, optical profilometry, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) are complementary techniques that provide critical material insights.

Figure 4: Complex surface topography mapped using optical profilometry.

Figure 5: Particle size distribution on a surface using live image analysis.

Beyond our standard offerings, we can develop custom analytical methods to address your specific analytical challenges. Our experienced team will work with you to design and execute experiments tailored to your unique requirements.