The most basic problem that we deal with in many areas of materials science is simply the identification or characterization of matter. Whether you have a plastic you need to know the molecular composition of, a liquid of unknown chemistry, a metal alloy that you need compared with others for subtle differences in the structure, Lab/Cor Materials has the equipment and expertise to give you the information you need.
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
When you need to identify an organic compound (such as polymers and oils) on a molecular scale, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) is one of the fastest and cost effective methods available. The spectrometer measures the resonance of the bonds in the sample using an infrared source. This creates a unique fingerprint not unlike a human's DNA. We can then match the fingerprint of your sample to one of the thousands in our libraries and hence tell you what the sample is.
Some recent applications of FTIR have been the testing of toys for phthalates, as well as the testing of transformer oil and biodiesel.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding possible applications of Gas Chromatography for your purposes.
XRF samples submitted to Lab/Cor may be analyzed by various methods depending on the specific needs of the client. A Lab/Cor representative is available to assist in determining what method is appropriate for you.
XRF analyses performed by Lab/Cor include, but are not limited to the following:

XRD analyses performed by Lab/Cor include, but are not limited to the following: