Thermal testing is one of the most common quality assurance procedures used in manufacturing today. But did you know that the information derived from this form of testing can be used not only to prove the quality of a product, but also to improve the entire process by which that product was made? Here’s everything […]
4 Polymer Testing Methods for Better Product Development
Polymer testing is an extremely important part of plastic product development. Additives, contaminants, and a wide range of environments can all drastically affect the performance of a polymer-based product. Understanding how and why your polymer product will be affected in as many conditions as possible is crucial to ensuring quality and suitability for the product’s intended application.
How a Materials Testing Lab Can Ensure Your Product is Up to Par
Materials testing labs provide invaluable services to product designers, manufacturers, and suppliers in virtually every industry imaginable. Here’s what you need to know about our work, and how we can help your organization.
What is XPS Analysis and What Is It Used For?
X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, or XPS analysis, is a highly flexible, expedient, and accurate form of surface analysis used for component identification, contaminant analysis, and quality assurance in a wide variety of industries. Here is what you need to know about XPS analysis and whether it’s right for your needs.
How Does FTIR Analysis Work?
FTIR stands for Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. FTIR Analysis measures the infrared region of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum, which has a longer wavelength and a lower frequency than visible light. This spectrum is measurable in a sample when submitted to infrared radiation (IR). The basic theory at work is that the bonds between different elements absorb light at different frequencies.
FTIR oil analysis: how it works and when to use it
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis, or “FTIR” analysis, is a type of organic material analysis with a broad range of applications. It’s particularly useful for certain types of oil analysis. Here’s why:
How GC/MS Testing Works and How It Solves Problems
Gas chromatography mass spectrometry separates, identifies, and quantifies components of a sample. This is just a few examples of the problems it can solve.
What is FTIR Analysis Used For?
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy analysis, or FTIR analysis, is a type of absorption spectroscopy and one of the most widely-used and reliable material quality control testing procedures used today. If you’re considering FTIR analysis for your own material analysis or quality assurance applications, this is everything you should know about the process.
Contaminant Analysis: Cation vs Anion
Cations and anions are both types of ions. While they each have important natural roles to play in chemistry, they can also be a serious problem if they find their way into systems where they are not supposed to belong.
This is what you should know about cations and anions, and how they may be affecting your products or business:
The Whens, Whats, and Whys of Ionic Contamination
Ionic contamination is a serious concern for any precision conductivity product. This is what you need to know about it.
