About Materials Testing
Infinita Lab offers comprehensive ASTM, metrology, materials, and product testing services throughout the United States. By utilising an extensive network of accredited partner laboratories, the organisation assists engineers, manufacturers, and quality assurance teams in validating materials, ensuring regulatory compliance, and performing failure analysis more efficiently than direct laboratory management.
The provided testing services encompass a diverse range of materials, including plastics, metals, soil, electronics, and advanced nanomaterials, supporting every phase of the product development and quality assurance lifecycle.
Our Testing Services
Plastics & Polymer Testing
We test a comprehensive range of plastic and polymer materials for mechanical, thermal, optical, and chemical properties. Whether you need standard compliance testing or advanced characterisation, our labs cover:
- Tensile, flexural, and compressive strength testing (ASTM D638, D790, ISO 604)
- Impact resistance – Izod, Charpy, dart drop, and pendulum methods (ASTM D256, D1709, ISO 180, ISO 7765)
- Heat deflection temperature (HDT) and deflection temperature under load (ASTM D648, ISO 75)
- Density, specific gravity, and melt flow rate testing (ASTM D792, D1505, ISO 1133)
- Flammability and flame resistance (UL 94, ASTM D635, ASTM D3014, ISO 3795)
- Chemical resistance, environmental stress cracking, and outdoor weathering (ASTM D543, D1693, D1435)
- Optical properties, including haze, luminous transmittance, and transparency (ASTM D1003, D1746)
- Coefficient of friction, blocking force, and wetting tension for films and sheeting (ASTM D1894, D3354, D2578)
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), viscosity, and molecular weight characterisation (ASTM D5026, D2857, D3016)
- PVC, PTFE, PVDF, PFA, FEP, polyethylene, and speciality polymer specification testing
Metals, Alloys & Steel Testing
Our metals testing capabilities cover mechanical evaluation, chemical analysis, microstructural characterisation, and non-destructive examination for all ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
- Tensile and elevated temperature mechanical testing (ASTM E8/E8M, ASTM E21)
- Hardness testing – Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell, and Knoop (ASTM E384, ASTM E18)
- Chemical composition analysis by Spark OES (ASTM E1086, ASTM E415)
- Average grain size determination and microetching (ASTM E112, ASTM E407)
- Aluminum and magnesium alloy mechanical testing (ASTM B209, ASTM B557)
- Zinc coating mass, positive material identification (PMI), and heat treatment validation (ASTM A90)
- Grain flow testing for forgings, creep-fatigue, and strain-controlled fatigue testing (ASTM E2714)
- Hydrogen embrittlement testing for metals and fasteners
- Macroetch testing for tool steels, consumable electrode remelted steels, and cast iron (ASTM A561, A604, A367)
- DC and AC magnetic properties testing (ASTM A341, A342, A343, A348, A596, A598)
Corrosion & Humidity Testing
Corrosion testing helps predict the lifespan of your materials and coatings in real-world environments. Our services include:
- Salt spray (fog) testing per ASTM B117 – the industry standard for corrosion resistance evaluation
- Pitting and crevice corrosion testing for stainless steels and alloys
- Intergranular corrosion (IGC) testing for austenitic stainless steels
- Corrosion inhibitor effectiveness testing for metals and process systems
- Combined corrosion and humidity testing for products and assemblies
- Intergranular oxidation (IGO) testing for carburised steel components
- High-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) testing for polymers and seals
Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation
When products or components fail, fast and accurate root cause identification is critical. Infinita Lab’s failure analysis services use electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and mechanical testing to determine exactly why a failure occurred and how to prevent it.
- Weld failure analysis for structural and industrial welds
- Plastic pipe and hose failure analysis
- Spring failure analysis for mechanical and precision springs
- Orange peel and coating defect investigation
- Discolouration and colour change analysis for coatings and materials
- Microstructural and metallographic analysis for metals
- Cross-sectional analysis for materials and electronic devices
- Failure prevention analysis to identify risk before production
Surface Characterisation & Spectroscopy
From elemental surface chemistry to nanoscale structural mapping, our advanced analytical capabilities serve semiconductor, aerospace, and materials research teams.
- FTIR spectroscopy for material identification and contamination analysis
- XPS (X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy) for surface chemistry and oxidation state analysis
- Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) for quantitative thin-film surface analysis
- HR-XPS (High-Resolution XPS) for detailed electronic structure characterisation
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy for molecular structure determination
- Micro-Raman spectroscopy for molecular identification and stress analysis
- EBSD crystallographic texture and grain orientation testing
- ICP-MS and ICP-OES for trace and major elemental analysis
- Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) for metals in solution
- High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS) for exact molecular formula determination
- Heavy metals analysis for materials, products, and environmental samples
- GI-SAXS, 4D-STEM, and µXANES for advanced nanoscale characterisation
- Confocal microscopy, Field Emission SEM (FE-SEM), and Plasma FIB (pFIB) for surface imaging and cross-sectioning
- RBS and XRF thin film analysis, Cryo-FIB testing for biological and frozen samples
Thermal Analysis & Calorimetry
Thermal analysis reveals how materials behave across a range of temperatures – essential for polymer formulation, quality control, and application validation.
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) – melting point, crystallinity, Tg, and purity (ASTM E928, D7426)
- Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) – decomposition, moisture, and filler content (ISO 11358)
- Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) – dimensional change and CTE as a function of temperature
- Thermal conductivity testing by guarded hot plate (ASTM C177) and textile-specific methods (ASTM D7984)
- Heat deflection temperature and DTUL testing (ASTM D648, ISO 75)
- Glass transition temperature (Tg) by DSC for polymers and elastomers
Weathering, UV & Environmental Testing
Predict how your materials and coatings will hold up over years of real-world exposure using internationally recognised accelerated weathering methods.
- Xenon arc weathering (ASTM G155, ASTM D2565, ASTM F1515) – the closest simulation of natural sunlight
- Carbon arc weathering for paints and nonmetallic materials (ASTM G152, ASTM D822)
- Outdoor weathering testing guide for plastics (ASTM D1435)
- Artificial weathering and artificial daylight stability testing
- Solar climatic testing and solar reflectance measurement (ASTM C1549, ASTM E1980)
- Moisture resistance and humidity testing for electronics and products
- ICH Q1B photostability testing for pharmaceutical products
- SAE J2020 and VDA 278 automotive material weathering and VOC/FOG emissions testing
Electronics, Semiconductors & Electrical Insulation Testing
Infinita Lab supports electronics manufacturers and semiconductor engineers with a full suite of reliability, electrical, and device-level testing services.
- Dielectric strength, dielectric constant, and dissipation factor testing (ASTM D149, D150, IEC 60243)
- Surface and volume resistivity testing for insulating materials (ASTM D257)
- Transmission Line Pulse (TLP) ESD testing for semiconductor devices
- BHAST is a highly biased accelerated stress testing for reliability screening
- Temperature cycling per JESD22-A104, MIL-STD-883, and MIL-STD-202 Method 107
- Thermal shock testing (MIL-STD-810 Method 503)
- IC and laser decapsulation for semiconductor device failure analysis
- Auger, XPS, and FE-SEM for surface and interface analysis of microelectronic devices
- Fluorescent Microthermal Imaging (FMI) for hot spot detection in ICs
- Leak testing for hermetically sealed integrated circuits
- Microelectronics X-ray imaging for internal defect detection
- Intellectual property analysis of electronics via electron microscopy
- EV battery pack testing and battery charge-discharge characterisation
- Insulation resistance testing, time-domain reflectometry (TDR), and ingress protection (IP/IEC 60529) testing
Packaging & Barrier Testing
Effective packaging must protect its contents against moisture, oxygen, microbes, and mechanical stress. Our packaging testing services include:
- Water Vapour Transmission Rate (WVTR) testing per ASTM F1249 and ASTM E96
- Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) testing per ASTM D3985
- Water vapour transmission for organic coating films (ASTM D1653)
- Microbial barrier performance testing for porous packaging (ASTM F1608)
- Dart impact, pendulum impact, and Elmendorf tear testing for flexible films (ASTM D1709, D3420)
- Coefficient of friction, blocking force, and shrinkage testing for packaging films
- Column crush and drop impact testing for thermoplastic containers (ASTM D2659, D2463)
- Dye penetration leak testing for nonporous packaging
- RFID transponder performance testing on palletised loads (ASTM D7434)
- Impact integrity and compliance testing for products and outer packaging
Soil, Geotechnical & Construction Materials Testing
We support civil engineers and geotechnical professionals with a complete range of soil and construction materials testing services.
- Standard Proctor soil compaction testing (ASTM D698)
- California Bearing Ratio (CBR) for subgrade and pavement design
- One-dimensional soil consolidation – incremental and controlled strain loading (ASTM D2435, D4186)
- Hydraulic conductivity testing for saturated porous materials (ASTM D5084)
- Cyclic triaxial strength testing for seismic site assessment (ASTM D5311)
- Soil specific gravity, Atterberg limits, and size analysis (ASTM D854, D421, D2217)
- Compressive strength testing for concrete cylinders (ASTM C39)
- Specific gravity and absorption testing for coarse and fine aggregates (ASTM C127, C128)
- Thermal conductivity of soil and soft rock (ASTM D5334)
- X-ray radiography of soil samples and rock anchor capacity testing (ASTM D4452, D7401)
- Downhole seismic testing for shear wave velocity (ASTM D7400)
Flammability & Fire Safety Testing
Ensure your materials meet the fire safety requirements of relevant building codes, transportation regulations, and product standards.
- UL 94 vertical and horizontal burning rate testing for plastics
- ASTM E84 surface burning characteristics testing for building and construction materials
- NFPA 701 flammability testing for textiles, drapery, and furnishings
- NFPA 259 potential heat of building materials
- NFPA 80 fire door inspection and compliance testing
- NFPA 130 fire safety standard for fixed guideway transit systems
- ISO 3795 automotive interior horizontal burning rate testing
- ASTM D6413 vertical flame resistance testing for textiles
- ASTM F1358 flame impingement testing for protective clothing
- ASTM D3675 surface flammability for flexible cellular materials
- ASTM D2843 smoke density from burning and decomposition of plastics
- BSS 7238 and BSS 7239 aerospace smoke density and toxic gas emission testing
- NES 711 smoke index and NES 713 toxicity index testing for naval and defence materials
Military & Defense Standards Testing
Infinita Lab supports defence contractors, aerospace manufacturers, and naval engineers with comprehensive testing to meet MIL-STD and other defence specifications.
- MIL-STD-810 environmental testing – temperature, humidity, thermal shock, solar radiation, and altitude
- MIL-STD-202 and MIL-STD-883 electronic component and microelectronics reliability testing
- MIL-DTL-24640 and MIL-DTL-24643 naval shipboard cable testing
- NES 711 and NES 713 smoke and toxicity testing for naval and defence materials
- BSS 7238 and BSS 7239 aerospace interior materials testing for Boeing compliance
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Our NDT services enable you to evaluate material integrity without altering or destroying the specimen – a critical requirement for in-service components and high-value assemblies.
- Liquid penetrant testing (ASTM E1417) and dye penetrant inspection for surface crack detection
- Straight beam and angle beam ultrasonic examination of steel plates (ASTM A435, A577, A578)
- Ultrasonic examination of turbine and generator rotor forgings and retaining rings (ASTM A418, A531)
- Ultrasonic examination of forged crankshafts (ASTM A503)
- Radiographic inspection of aluminium and magnesium die castings (ASTM E505)
- Acoustic Resonance Testing (ART) for non-destructive material evaluation
- Eddy current electrical conductivity testing (ASTM E1004)
- Real-time X-ray inspection and imaging analysis
- Field Metallographic Replication (FMR) for in-situ microstructure analysis without sectioning
Metrology, Calibration & Dimensional Testing
Accurate measurement is the foundation of reliable testing. Infinita Lab offers instrument calibration and dimensional characterisation services to keep your quality systems in compliance.
- Hardness tester calibration for Vickers, Rockwell, and Brinell instruments
- Humidity sensor and instrument calibration
- Flow meter calibration for gas and liquid flow instruments
- Optical interferometry and profilometry for surface texture and thin film measurement
- Contact angle measurement for surface wettability and coating adhesion analysis
- XRD instrument alignment verification for residual stress measurement (ASTM E915)
Chemical & Elemental Analysis
Accurate chemical characterisation underpins compliance, formulation, and failure investigations across every industry.
- ICP-MS and ICP-OES for trace metal and major element analysis in metals, polymers, and environmental samples
- Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) for metals in solution
- Karl Fischer titration for moisture content in materials and solvents (ASTM E203)
- Proximate analysis of coal and coke (ASTM D3172)
- Natural gas analysis by gas chromatography (ASTM D1945)
- Volatile and non-volatile content testing for coatings (ASTM D2369, ISO 3251)
- VOC and FOG emissions testing for automotive interiors (VDA 278)
- Water analysis – chloride ion, sulfate ion, and condensate testing (ASTM D512, D516)
- Heavy metals analysis for RoHS, REACH, and product safety compliance
