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Characterisation and Analysis
The Characterisation and Analysis Group utilises characterisation techniques enabling efficient and effective research and development into advanced materials. The Group runs a comprehensive suite of analysis equipment providing chemical, powders, thermal, microstructural and failure analysis and assessment.
Capabilities
The Group provides analysis of light elements, ambient and high temperature crystallographic assessment, elemental analysis on a wide variety of alloy bases, quantitative analysis of mass changes and calorific effect, including analysis of the evolved gas.
Optical microscopes and scanning electron microscopes are used for high magnification assessment image capture on a variety of materials.
Method development for the accurate analysis of ‘new mixtures’ for which standard reference materials do not exist.
Analysis of metal powders using X-ray Fluorescence (XRF).
Mineral phase identification and quantification from ambient to 1600°C using X-ray diffraction (XRD). Extensive knowledge of the assessment of phases in cement and slag materials.
Microstructural analysis, fracture analysis, qualitative and semi-quantitative compositional analysis, and microstructural transformations at elevated temperature or under strain conditions.
Benefits
- Assessment of a wide range of materials operating in different conditions
- A broad range of characterisation techniques available ensuring the most relevant analysis
- High performance equipment providing detailed and accurate analysis
- Cost effective analysis due to equipment capabilities
Services
Materials characterisation using the following methodologies:
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- High Temperature Characterisation
- Powders Characterisation
- Chemical Analysis
- Thermal Analysis
- Microstructural Analysis
- Failure Analysis
Facilities
An Advanced Materials Characterisation Centre that includes a comprehensive suite of equipment allowing a whole range of different characterisation techniques to be carried out to meet multiple analysis requirements.
CONTACT
To find out more about the Characterisation and Analysis Group or to make an enquiry, please email enquiries@mpiuk.com
