Materials analysis services offered by Innovatech Labs, a leading contract laboratory

Materials Analysis - Cleanliness Testing Lab

Innovatech Labs, Inc.
13805 First Ave. North
Suite 100
Plymouth, MN 55441

Phone (763) 231-0150
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Analytical Services

Innovatech Labs, a leading testing lab, offers a wide range of analytical techniques. Below is a list of the materials analysis services offered and a brief description of the technique and the data obtained by it. If you would like to discuss your specific needs with one of our analysts call us at 888-740-LABS (5227).

Auger Electron Spectroscopy (SAM) - Auger electron spectroscopy (AES, also known as scanning Auger microscopy) is a surface analytical technique which provides information about surfaces and interfaces. More >

Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis (ESCA) - Electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA, also known as x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy or XPS) is a surface analysis technique used for obtaining chemical information about the surfaces of solid materials. More >

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) - Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is an analytical technique used to identify organic (and in some cases inorganic) materials based on their absorbance of infrared light. More >

Ion Chromatography (IC) - Ion Chromatography (IC) is the separation and quantification of anions and cations using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). More >

Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) with Headspace Capability - In GC/MS, the various components of a sample are separated based on size and/or polarity. The mass spec detector allows various components to be identified. More >

Liquid Particle Counting - In LPC, the particles in a solution are sorted by size range and counted. Particles on a solid surface can be extracted with water, then analyzed by LPC. More >

SEM/EDS - Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy - SEM is a method for high resolution imaging of surfaces. EDS analysis will provide chemical information about these surfaces. More >

Light Microscopy & Imaging - Magnification of a sample image is obtained by light refraction through combinations of lenses, comprising objectives and eyepieces. these images can be recorded on traditional films or as digital files. More >

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) - A thermal analysis procedure that measures the rate of heat flow. DSC charts the difference between the rate of the test sample and that of a known reference material. This difference is useful in determining variations in composition and in measuring the degree of crystallinity and oxidation. More >

Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) - A thermal analysis procedure that measures weight loss as a function of temperature in a controlled environment. The temperature points at which active components volatilize are plotted, creating a graph that quantifies the composition.

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Melt Flow Rate - Measures the viscosity of a polymer through a defined orifice at a constant temperature. Differences in these rates are used to flag lot-to-lot variations and to detect degradation caused by processing. More >

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Innovatech Labs offers a broad range of cleanliness testing, surface analytical techniques, organic spectroscopies, bulk testing methods, and consulting services. Contact us for more information.