Our comprehensive analytical tools enable us to evaluate almost the entire range of materials, from the macroscopic to the nanometre scale. Both solid and liquid substances can be identified, analysed and quantified. Metals, ceramics, polymeric materials and their corrosion, oxidation and reaction products can be characterised. An assessment of surfaces and coatings is possible down to the nanometre scale. Our instrumentation includes equipment for analysing distribution of phases, measuring mechanical properties such as hardness, and for determining both static and dynamic mechanical response. If required, tribological or corrosion tests can be conducted.

	Elemantal analysis	Micro-biology, micro-structure	Structure, Crystall-ography	Trans-formations, Reactions	Mechanical properties
integral	GAS, CA, XRF, OES, GDOS, SEM, EMPA	LIMI, SEM, IA, PART, BET	XRD, DSC, DMA	LIMI, SEM, HT, DILA, TGA, DMA, DSC, DTA	HEP, TMA, UH, SC
local	SEM, EMPA	LIMI, SEM, IA, AFM	SEM, AFM	LIMI, SEM, AFM	HAE, SC, UH, AFM
surface	GDOS, SEM, EMPA, (AFM)	LIMI, SEM, IA, AFM	(XRD), AFM	LIMI, SEM, AFM, (XRD)	HAE, DMA, AFM

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Our strengths

Our experienced team of highly qualified specialists enables us to chose the right techniques for your problem and interpret results reliably.

Delivery

Analyses can normally be delivered within 1-3 working days.

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