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Our  complete
polymer analysis laboratory provides rapid and accurate determination
of many parameters affecting non-metallic materials. |
Materials
Analyzed
• Thermoplastics
• Thermosets
• Elastomers/Rubber
• Paints & Coatings
• Oils, Lubricants, Greases
• Films
• Oils and Lubricants
• Sealants & Adhesives
• Cleaning Chemicals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Food and Beverages
• Fibers
• Bulk Chemicals
• Fillers & Powders
• Contamination Chips and Films |
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permits separation, detection,
identification and quantitation at the part per billion (ppb) level
of organic molecules with molecular weights less than 1120 Daltons
using direct liquid injection or solid phase microextraction (SPME).
GC-MS can identify and quantitate residual solvents or environmental
stress cracking (ESC) agents in broken parts or pipes, smells and
odors, phthalates such as DBP, BBP, DEHP, DnOP, DINP, DIDP and other
plasticizers, bisphenol A (BPA), antioxidants, flame retardants, nucleating
agents, anti-static agents, lubricants and slip agents, colorants,
residual monomers and other contaminants. identifies the
organic or polymer composition and structure by analysis of chemical
functional groups by transmission, reflectance, attenuated total reflectance
(ATR) and micro-ATR. Analyzes solids and liquids. The integral high
resolution microscope can analyze fine particles, surface films/residues
and contaminants. FTIR analysis can detect oxidation and other chemical
changes. measures the thermal transitions of polymers
including onset and peak melting temperature, glass transition temperature
(Tg), recrystallization temperature, crystallinity percentage, softening
temperature, specific heat and degree of cure. DSC can determine the
presence of contamination or mixed materials and provide insight into
molding history. Oxidative-induction time and temperature (OIT) methods
can benchmark antioxidant/stabilizer performance. measures weight change with temperature in air, oxygen
or in an inert atmosphere, allowing us to deformulate plastics and
rubbers by determining plasticizer or oil content, filler or reinforcement
percentage, carbon black content and polymer percentage. Other parameters
such as decomposition temperature and thermal stability of materials
can be determined up to 1000°C.
measures the rate of extrusion of thermoplastics through an orifice
at a prescribed temperature and load, thus determining the flow rate
of a material. Often referred to as Melt Flow Rate, Melt Volume Rate
or Melt Index, the rate is related to the molecular weight of a polymer,
allowing us to differentiate between high and low molecular weight
materials (as with polyethylene). As material degradation from poor
molding practices or environmental exposure reduce the molecular weight
of a polymer resulting in a faster flow rate, one of the common uses
of extrusion plastometry is to determine if a polymeric material has
been degraded. Melt flow rate testing can be conducted per either
ASTM D1238 or ISO 1133. |
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Services
• Verification of Material Type
• Identification of Unknown Materials
• Comparison of Good and Bad Samples
• Reverse Engineering-Analysis of Competitive Parts
• Small Molecule Identification by GC-MS
• Small Molecule Quantitation by GC-MS
• Failure Analysis and Fractography
• Determination of Material Degradation
• Molecular Weight Determination
• Surface Gloss/Reflectivity
• Analysis of Manufacturing Problems
• Raw Material Characterization
• Determination of Filler Content and Type
• Hardness and Density/Specific Gravity
• Taber Abrasion Resistance
• Compression Set |
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