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The Heat Is On: 7 Types of Thermal Analysis
This post will highlight a few practical use cases for different kinds of thermal analysis, including TGA.
TGA Analysis: What, How and Why
Imagine your company switches to a new supplier for a plastic component in your device. As the new models roll out, the customer complaints roll in — it seems this model is much more prone to failure than the previous one was. Soon, you’re examining returned items and finding every one has a crack in […]
What a DSC Analysis of a Polymer Can Discover
Do you have polymer problems? If so, it might be time to turn up the heat. Literally.
Polymers are especially susceptible to swings in temperature. When they get hot, some are liable to melt. Too cold, and other polymers may shatter. Knowing the optimal temperature for plastics manufacturing can ensure the strongest, most durable products.
Identifying Ionic Contamination on Printed Circuit Boards
What causes printed circuit boards to fail? Ionic contamination ranks high on the list, accounting for an estimated 25% of failures. Contaminants can be introduced in virtually any step of the manufacturing process. Some examples include inorganic or organic acids from product components such as flux, sodium and chloride from poor handling, and potassium and […]
Evaluating Corona Treatment of Polymers with Electron Spectroscopy Chemical Analysis
The right surface can make all the difference. This is especially true when affixing a polymer to another material during manufacturing. Using corona or plasma treatment modifies the surface of materials such as polymers, metalized surfaces, foils, and paperboard stocks, allowing better adhesion between materials. Determining the ideal settings for the plasma treatment can take […]
Product Quality Control Testing for Manufactured Products
Imagine opening a can of your favorite soft drink, only to find it tastes different than usual. And then the next one is even farther from the original flavor. Can after can, there’s no consistency — some are more carbonated, some less sweet, and at least one makes you feel sick to your stomach. How […]
3 Mysteries Solved with Materials Analysis
If you’re involved in quality control or product development, you’re a detective. You spend your days solving mysteries such as: what’s that smell, why is the product failing, and how can we improve product performance?
Sometimes, you can uncover the answers with good old fashioned legwork. But other times, you might need a little assist from technology. Read on to learn how Innovatech cracked open three confounding cases using materials analysis testing.
How X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy/ESCA Works
X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), also referred to as Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis (ESCA) is a surface analysis technique that provides quantitative and chemical state information about a sample material’s surfaces and interfaces. XPS is an incredibly flexible, sensitive, and efficient analysis technique with applications across a broad range of organic and inorganic materials. Because […]
How Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) Works
In searching for surface testing for your conductive or semi-conductive product or device, you, no doubt, have come across the terms: AES Analysis, Auger Analysis, and Auger Microscopy. Each of these terms refers to Auger Electron spectroscopy, one of the most popular surface analysis techniques. Read on to learn why AES is a popular tool […]
