Methods of analysis
- Thermal analysis
| Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC |
Glass transition temperature, Melting point, specific heat capacity |
| Thermogravimetry (TGA): |
Characterisation of elastomers, moisture and filler content |
| Dynamic-Mechanical-Analysis (DMA) |
Determination of temperature dependent visco-elastic properties |
| Dilatometry |
Determination of the coefficient of thermal expansion
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- Mechanical testing tensile, comprehensive and flexural tests
- Hardness according to Shore A/D
- Chemical resistance
- Microscopic characterisation
| Optical microscopy |
microtome sectioning, grinding and polishing |
| Scanning electron microscopy |
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E-moduls vs. Temperature in an epoxy compond
using DMA |
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Examples of areas of application
- Identification of polymers
- Composition of ploymer blends, compounds and recycled materials
- Macrostructure and microstructure of polymers
- Aging of polymers in controlled temperature and/or chemical environments
- Failure analysis
- Expert reports
- Quality assurance
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DSC-Analysis: Mettler DSC 822 |
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Microstructure of a multi component
polymer blend. Sample section in
reflected light microscopy
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Microstructure of a multi component
polymer blend.
Thin section in polarised transmitted
light microscopy |
Delivery
The delivery time for initial results of polymer characterisation is normally 2-3 working days after receipt of samples.
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