Characterization Services

We provide our clients with a comprehensive range of material characterisation techniques, including

• Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM–EDS)
  High-resolution analysis of sample surface morphology, also enabling the identification of its elemental chemical composition.
• X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
  Analysis of crystal structure and identification of the crystalline phases present in a sample.
• Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
  Identification of functional groups and characterization of the chemical bonds present in a substance.
• UV–Vis Spectrophotometry
  Determination of the absorbance or transmittance of a sample, allowing the assessment of its concentration and optical properties.
• Optical Microscopy
  Analysis of sample morphology and microstructure through direct observation of details visible under transmitted and reflected light.
• Accelerated Corrosion Testing
  Evaluation of the corrosion resistance of materials and coatings through accelerated testing in a controlled salt spray environment.
• Electrochemical Testing
  Study of the corrosive behaviour of materials through the monitoring of electrical signals. Enables real-time determination of corrosion rates and evaluation of the effectiveness of coatings and inhibitors under controlled electrochemical stress conditions.

Analytical methodologies are selected according to each client’s specific objectives, enabling a detailed evaluation of the morphological, structural, chemical, and performance properties of materials. Testing may be carried out using one or more techniques, considering different parameters and experimental conditions.

For further information on the capabilities of each technique, please consult our brochure.