Polymeric Materials Analysis
| Infinitely versatile in their applications and diversity, polymers such as plastics, rubbers, elastomers, paints, and coatings, play critical roles in every industry including transportation, medical materials, aerospace, consumer products, chemical processing, and even construction.
To test polymers in all their configurations requires specialized training and cutting edge instrumentation. Stork operates several advanced polymer laboratories, staffed with scientific teams who have experience in polymer characterization and processing, additives, impact modifiers, alloys, and blends. Some of the procedures they conduct include:
Some of Stork's specific testing capabilities and methods are described below. Chemical Analysis Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Beilstein halogen determination, moisture content, and melt flow rate. Thermal Analysis Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Thermomechanical (TMA), and Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). Mechanical Testing Tensile, compression, flexural, proof load, durometer hardness, Rockwell hardness, compression set, and falling weight impact Aging Studies Heat, thermal cycling, humidity, chemical resistance, environmental stress cracking, and ultraviolet (UV). Paints and Coatings Cross hatch adhesion, coating pull-off strength, color and gloss measurement, taber abrasion, aging studies, chemical resistance, electrochemical corrosion studies, salt fog, humidity, QUV aging, coating thickness, metallography, and pencil hardness. Scanning Electron Microscopy Low and high magnification, fractography, chemical attack, and particulate evaluation. Want to learn more about polymer testing or other services we offer? Send us your question for a quick response. |
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