Top 20 Metals Testing Methods

Written by Rahul Verma | Updated: February 11, 2026

Top 20 Metals Testing Methods

Written by Rahul Verma |  Updated: February 11, 2026

Top 20 Metals Testing Methods

Metals testing methods can be used for a wide range of applications in the testing and analyzing of metals, including quality control, product development, failure analysis, research, and more. The top 20 metals testing methods are given below:

  • Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)
  • X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
  • Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
  • Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
  • Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
  • X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
  • Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX)
  • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
  • Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis)
  • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
  • Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA)
  • Mechanical Testing (Tensile, Compression, etc.)
  • Hardness Testing (Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell, etc.)
  • Corrosion Testing (Salt Spray, Electrochemical, etc.)
  • Surface Analysis (AFM, SEM, etc.)
  • Metallography (Microstructure analysis)
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) (X-ray, Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, etc.)
  • Spectrophotometry (Color measurement)
  • Gas Chromatography (GC)

ABOUT AUTHOR

Rahul Verma

Rahul Verma is a Manager – Sales & Operations at Infinita Lab, where he has been working for the past three years. In this role, he works closely with customers to understand their material testing requirements and provides tailored testing solutions by coordinating with laboratories and technical teams. His work primarily focuses on customer engagement, project coordination, and helping clients identify the most appropriate analytical and characterization techniques for their materials.... Read More

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