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Introduction to ASTM D3518 Shear Response of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials ASTM test method D3518 covers the in-plane shear properties of polymer matrix composite materials reinforced by high-modulus fibers. Both unidirectional and multidirectional composite laminates fabricated from thermosetting or thermoplastic resin systems can be covered in this test. The primary properties to be determined by...
Scope: ASTM D3763 and ASTM D7192 tests determine toughness, load-deflection curves, and overall energy absorption of impact events. Different speed values are applied to simulate actual impact values at high-speed conditions. This multiaxial impact test evaluates full force and energy curves for the impact, usually lasting for a millisecond. This test uses a “Tup” which...
Scope: ASTM D955 is a standard method to measure mold shrinkage that is the contraction in the molded article compared to the mold cavity used for compression or injection molding processes in specified conditions. It is generally used to adjust machine injection molds so that ultimate part dimensions are as expected. Mold shrinkage can be...
Scope: Tear Resistance test by ASTM D1004 is used as a quality control check for flexible plastic material comparison where tear failures are suspected in sheets and films. During this test the sample geometry produces stress levels in a small region of the sample and then the ultimate stress is recorded as tear resistance in...
Scope: Taber abrasion determined by ASTM D1044, ASTM D4060 testing method evaluates plastic’s resistance to abrasion. This is done by measuring optical effects and resistance of organic coatings produced by the Taber Abraser on coatings done on a plane, rigid surface, such as a metal panel. Abrasion resistance is defined as a material’s ability to...
Scope: Dimensional Stability test by ASTM D1204 measures changes in linear dimensions when a material is subjected to a specific temperature condition. The measurement determined by Dimensional Stability ASTM D1204 identifies the direct dimensional change occurring from exposure to temperature. The test is extremely useful as it provides a lot of conformity about the internal...
Scope: Melt Flow Rate (MFR) is measured by ASTM D1238 and is helpful in estimating the extruder rate (using an extrusion plastometer) of thermoplastic resins through an orifice at a specified temperature and load. Melt flow rate indicates the ease with which melted plastics can flow. Due to the reduced molecular weight, the degraded materials...
Scope: The standard test method Vicat Softening Point of Plastics ASTM D1525, determines the softening temperature of thermoplastic polymers. Retention of mechanical strength and deformation resistance of plastics at elevated temperatures is a desired attribute in applications such as packaging and transport of hot fluids in plastic pipes. The VST is a key property in...
ASTM D1708 Micro Tensile Scope: The Micro Tensile test by ASTM D1708 measures the force necessary to crack a sample and how much the sample extends or elongates till the point of breakage is achieved. Comparative tensile strength and elongation properties of plastics in the form of standard microtensile test specimens are determined under defined...
Scope: ASTM D1603 includes carbon black content identification in olefin plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polybutylene. Quality control measurement in olefins is done by using this test. It is not advised to use it for acrylic or other polar monomer adjustments, non-volatile pigments or fillers other than carbon black. Test Procedure: In the ASTM...
Scope: The Free Falling dart method ASTM D1709 is the conventional method for assessing the stiffness or strength of plastic sheets. A single dart model and a single drop-test height are used while the weight of the dart is varied during the test. Test Procedure: For the ASTM D1709 test, there are two methods and...
Introduction The ASTM D1922 Elmendorf Tear Test is a standard test for measuring plastic films and thin sheeting tear resistance. This test is usually performed to study the energy that must be used to carry a tear through a material; hence, it indicates its toughness and durability. This method uses a pendulum-based tester and is...
Scope: Shore Hardness test by ASTM D2240 method measures the hardness of a material, specifically polymers, elastomers, plastics, and rubbers. Shore Hardness value decides the relative hardness of these soft materials. Therefore, the Shore Hardness or Durometer Hardness test is important to calculate the penetration of a particular indentor into the material under a specific...
Scope: The short beam shear test by ASTM D2344 is used to determine the interlaminar shear strength of parallel fibres. This test is helpful for different types of parallel fibre-reinforced plastics as well as composites. The data obtained is useful regarding interply strength and can also be used for the comparison of composite materials. The...
Scope: Thermal-Oxidative Stability by ASTM D3012 testing method determines the thermal ageing properties of plastic samples. Originally used for polypropylene testing, this method can be used for other plastics as well. The use of a bi-axial rotator and an air recirculation oven confirm uniform exposure to all samples. Test Procedure: For the ASTM D3012 test,...
Scope ASTM D2583 specifies the method for conducting the Barcol Hardness Test, a non-destructive technique primarily used to evaluate the hardness of plastics, particularly thermosetting plastics, and softer metals like aluminum and its alloys. This test is pivotal in manufacturing and quality control environments where understanding material properties influences product performance and safety. It helps...
ASTM D2584 Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins Scope: ASTM D2584 test determines ignition loss of cured reinforced resins by evaluating the fiber content remaining after burning. The ignition loss obtained can be considered resin content if only glass reinforcement and organic resin are present in the product. Test Procedure: Ignition Loss Test of Cured...
Scope: ASTM D2734 (Test method A) test is used for the determination of the void content of reinforced plastics or composites. The test method is appropriate to composites for which the effects of ignition on the materials are recognized. Most plastics, glasses, and reinforcements fall into this class. ASTM D2734 test method is not applicable...
Scope: The standard test method, Density of Sandwich Core Materials ASTM C271, determines the density of sandwich core materials. Density is a fundamental physical property of any material. Some of the physical properties of any sandwich core structural material are proportional to its density. Knowledge of sandwich core density data helps select design properties, research...
Introduction to ASTM D570 Water Absorption of Plastics Testing The ASTM D570 test method is designed to measure the water absorption properties of plastics when immersed. This test applies to all kinds of plastics, including homogeneous and laminated plastics in rod and tube form and resinous products that are cast, hot-molded, and cold-molded. ASTM D570...
The ASTM D635 flammability test is a critical standard for evaluating the fire resistance of plastic materials, especially thick-walled plastics used in various applications. Understanding this test is essential for manufacturers and engineers who need to select materials that meet specific safety requirements. In this article, we’ll delve into the ASTM D635 flame test, its...
Scope of ASTM D638 Test Method: ASTM D638 and ISO 527 are technically equivalent test methods. Poisson’s Ratio is a measure of transverse strain against axial strain when uniaxial stress is applied. The uniaxial force is used to deform the sample in both axial and lateral directions. A high tensile modulus means that the test...
Introduction ASTM C272 is a standard test method for measuring the water absorption of core materials in sandwich construction. It can be used for materials like foam or honeycomb and applies to immersion and high relative humidity environments. Water absorption refers to the amount of water absorbed by a core material when immersed in water...
Introduction to ASTM C273 Shear Test for Sandwich Core Materials The ASTM C273 test method is designed to determine the shear properties of sandwich core materials when subjected to either tension or compression loading modes. The test covers most rigid cores for sandwich constructions, including polymer foams, honeycomb cores, and balsa wood. By applying a...
Scope: The ASTM C297 test method provides information on flatwise tensile strength, core-to-face bonding stability, and load transfer of sandwich core materials. It tests discontinuous bonded surfaces, such as honeycomb materials, and continuous bonded surfaces, such as foams. The test results help select materials for designing parts that can withstand application force and ensure quality control...
Scope: Compressive Strength Test of Sandwich Cores by ASTM C365 determines compressive strength and modulus of sandwich cores. Compressive strength is determined in the direction where the core would be placed in structural construction. This test can be applied to stabilized and unstabilized core materials with continuous (foams) or discontinuous (honeycomb) bonding surfaces. The results...
ASTM D256 is the definitive standard test method for determining the Izod pendulum impact resistance of plastics—a critical measurement of material toughness that quantifies a plastic’s ability to absorb energy during sudden impact. This test is among the most widely performed mechanical tests in the plastics industry, providing essential data for material selection, quality control,...
Scope: ASTM D2863 is a test method for calculating minimal oxygen concentrations in an oxygen/nitrogen mixture in a plastic sample to sustain a flaming burn. There is no correlation to real end-use conditions. The result of this test is expressed as percent volume of oxygen supporting flaming combustion in a flowing mixture of oxygen and...
ASTM D412 Tensile Set (Elastomers) Scope: ASTM D412 is a standard test method for determining the tensile properties of thermoplastic elastomers and thermoset rubber. A wide variety of products and consumer goods is manufactured from this family, such as tires, vehicle components, pitch game balls, and rubber bands. Tensile properties are dependent upon the material...
Rubber components are deployed in environments where they are in constant or intermittent contact with oils, fuels, solvents, hydraulic fluids, coolants, and other liquids. Whether the rubber is a sealing gasket in a fluid power system, a hose in a fuel delivery circuit, or a diaphragm in a chemical pump, its performance depends critically on...
ASTM D2457, ASTM D523 Specular Gloss Scope: The Specular gloss of materials is determined by using test methods ASTM D2457, ASTM D523. A surface’s capacity to reflect light like a mirror is termed Specular Gloss. It can be inherent in the material or affected by environmental factors such as weathering and surface abrasion or processes...
Scope: ASTM D542 test method provides a procedure for measuring the index of refraction of transparent organic plastic materials. The index of refraction is the ratio of light velocity in vacuum to light velocity in a transparent substance. Similarly, it can be used to measure the bent angle of a light beam as it travels...
SEM imaging is used to understand the effects of gold thin-films as an interface modifier to improve Li dissolution in solid-state lithium batteries. Inhomogeneous (Li-solid electrolyte) interfaces result in lower Li metal utilization. Interface modification is employed to overcome these issues. SEM imaging helps understand morphological changes in Li deposition with and without the interface...
High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) Introduction High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) imaging is an advanced technique for visualizing the atomic structure of materials. It is widely used to study semiconductors, metals, nanoparticles, and sp²-bonded carbon structures like graphene and carbon nanotubes. HRTEM records the two-dimensional spatial wave amplitude in the image plane, similar to a...
The dielectric characterization of structural ceramics at elevated temperatures and high frequencies is one of the most technically demanding measurement challenges in advanced materials science — yet it is critically important for designing ceramic components for high-temperature electronics, microwave heating systems, plasma processing equipment, and next-generation power electronics. In the ceramics & advanced electronics industry,...
Nano-scale surface roughness is a critical parameter in fabricated thin-films that are used in optics, solar cells, data storage, and semiconductor electronics. One such example is for optimizing growth conditions to achieve atomically smooth films on Si-wafers. AFM is used for high-precision surface measurements to monitor surface roughness on substrates. The thicknesses of these layers...
PVC Pipe in Infrastructure — and Why Degradation Matters Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pressure pipe is one of the most widely used materials for potable water distribution, wastewater conveyance, and industrial fluid handling globally — with installed service life expectations of 50–100 years. Despite its excellent chemical resistance and long track record, PVC pipe can degrade...
Introduction to STEM-EELS for Elemental Analysis Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) combined with Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) represents one of the most powerful analytical capabilities in modern materials science — enabling simultaneous atomic-resolution structural imaging and sub-nanometer elemental and electronic structure mapping at dopant-level concentrations previously accessible only to bulk techniques requiring much larger...
Thermal Shock Testing Thermal shock testing simulates service conditions for products and components that undergo rapid cycles of temperature changes. Some examples include external aircraft installations that have to withstand the rapid change in temperatures, transportation, production processes like soldering, self-heating of power semiconductors, component failures in electronic devices and circuits due to rapid changes...
Hail Impact Testing Hail impact is nature’s most damaging and destructive element that leads to expensive product replacement costs. It is crucial during product qualification, especially for aircraft, automobiles, solar panels, building materials, etc. Hail impact testing helps assess a material or product’s durability when exposed to hail strike at high velocities up to 700mph...
Introduction Accelerated aging in product testing is a methodology that simulates the long-term effects of environmental factors on a product within a short period. Under this, the products are exposed to high-level stress factors that include temperature, humidity, UV radiation, or mechanical stress to predict the estimated life and performance of the product during everyday...
Introduction A common and regulated corrosion test technique for determining a material’s or surface coating’s resistance to corrosion is the salt spray test, often known as the salt fog test. The materials to be examined are typically metallic, and a surface coating is applied to prevent underlying metal corrosion. Salt fog testing and an accelerated...
Sand and Dust Testing Sand and dust testing are the most critical environmental testing for electronics, equipment, or vehicle components that are to be operated in arid and semi-arid regions where exposure to these elements could significantly impact your product’s performance. MIL STD 810 is the military industry-standard testing method followed routinely to simulate the...
Solar Radiation Testing Solar radiation testing involves understanding sunlight’s thermal and photochemical degradation effects on materials and components. This testing helps make decisions regarding material selection, manufacturing, and intended use of finished products. UV exposure can significantly damage non-metallic materials, changes in strength and elasticity, changes in electrical and electronic components, pressure changes, discoloration, sweating...
Vibration Testing of Components Vibration testing is the process of evaluating the performance or degradation of a product, component, system, or structure when subjected to mechanical motion. It is an essential part of quality assurance, performance evaluation, regulatory compliance, quality control, fatigue testing, etc., for numerous products, from circuit boards, electronic components, automotive parts to...
Waterproofness Testing Waterproofness testing is a part of environmental testing performed to ensure a product is designed with ample water protection to withstand partial or complete exposure to conditions like humidity, rain, condensation, accidental submersion, etc. Consumer electronics, electronic and electrical components, packaging materials, building materials, cosmetics, and specialty fabrics are required to meet industry...
Accelerated Weathering Testing Services Accelerated weathering testing simulates the long-term effects of common outdoor elements like UV radiation, moisture, humidity, wind, sand, and dust. Materials and products like paints, coatings, automobile components degrade due to continuous exposure to the natural elements. Degradation can be in the form of corrosion, discoloration, chipping, cracking, hazing or other...
Altitude Testing and Simulation Altitude testing is essential to understand the impact of change in elevation, flight level, and rapid decompression on the product components’ and packaged systems’ durability during transportation in trucks and flights. Testing conditions are also simulated to reflect product installations at high altitudes. It is a pass-or-fail test to assess damage...
In the field, electronic assemblies and defense systems rarely encounter stress conditions in isolation. A missile guidance system experiences vibration during launch while simultaneously subjected to extreme temperature changes. An automotive control module vibrates continuously over rough road surfaces while the engine heat soak raises internal temperatures to 85°C or above. A shipboard radar system...
Electrical Enclosure Rating Testing Service Electrical enclosures are not manufactured with the standards in mind, and it is up to the manufacturers or the end-users to ensure compliance with standards. Electrical enclosures are rated according to the National Electrical Manufacturer Association’s (NEMA) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) specifications to withstand specific environments and hazards like...
Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and HASS Both Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) are product reliability testing processes that evaluate a product’s design limitations and manufacturing weaknesses. Both HALT and HASS testing methods are similar in approach. Over the course of a product’s life, HALT can be applied successfully...
Highly Accelerated Stress Test – HAST Testing Services A highly accelerated stress test (HAST) is an essential part of environmental testing that combines high temperature, high humidity, pressure, and time to test a component’s reliability under harsh environments. HAST is an efficient and faster alternative to traditional temperature-humidity testing for testing moisture penetration in semiconductors,...
Ingress Protection (IP) Testing Ingress protection testing is performed to check for a product’s ability to resist the infiltration of water, dust, and other foreign solids to ensure functionality, safety, and product compliance. It is part of waterproofness testing. The IP testing plays a critical role in safeguarding the product. Obtaining the appropriate IP rating...
Fluid Susceptibility and Contamination Testing Fluid susceptibility and contamination testing are performed to predict or evaluate the effect of chemicals, moisture, and other fluid contaminants on products and components. Any product exposed to chemical spills may incur damage or reduced performance. Testing can help engineers design fluid-resistant products, and avoid product failure. Testing chambers are...
Introduction Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) is an analytical technique that combines gas-liquid chromatography and mass spectroscopy to identify different substances within a test sample. GCMS Testing has high specificity and sensitivity for chemical identification, making it vital in various domains, including pharmacology, environmental studies, and forensics. Scope of GCMS Testing GC is a separation science...
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is a non-optical surface topographic technique with high lateral (nm), vertical (Aº), and force (pN) resolution. It is used in testing labs for better resolution visualization of nanostructures, such as thin films, nanoparticles, microelectronics, polymers, and cellular components. AFM is also used in a laboratory to make...
What is Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) is a highly sensitive elemental analysis technique that determines trace (ppb and ppt) and major concentrations of the sample elements. While it is used to determine trace multi-elemental and isotopic concentrations in liquid, solid, and gaseous samples, it is most frequently...
What Is LC-MS? Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) is a powerful hyphenated analytical technique that combines the separation capability of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with the detection sensitivity and molecular specificity of mass spectrometry. LC-MS enables the identification and quantification of complex mixtures of organic compounds in a single analysis with exceptional sensitivity, selectivity, and confidence...
Optical Profilometry Testing Optical Profilometry (OP) or White Light Interferometry (WLI) is an interferometric-based non-contact technology for the measurement of surface topography. It is used to measure surface roughness, coating thickness variation, flatness, surface curvature, texture, and thin-film coating stress. It’s a non-destructive and relatively fast method with a wide range of applications. A diamond...
Introduction Particle-induced X-ray Emission, also known as Proton-induced X-ray Emission (PIXE), is a technique used to determine a material’s elemental composition. When exposed to an ion beam, a material triggers atomic interactions that let off electromagnetic radiation specific to an element. Scientists use this elemental analysis technique to answer questions of provenance and authenticity. It...
Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), also known as Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDAX or EDX), is a chemical characterization method used for the elemental analysis of a solid material. It is used to identify the elements in a sample (qualitative analysis) and determine their relative abundance (quantitative analysis) by generating EDS...
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Introduction Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is the method scientists use to determine molecular structures by analyzing molecules’ characteristic absorption of infrared radiation. The infrared spectrum generated is a molecular vibrational spectrum, and the most commonly used region for FTIR spectroscopy is 4000- 400 cm-1, as the absorption radiation of...
In the pursuit of precision at the nanoscale, industries working with thin films, semiconductor devices, advanced coatings, and surface-engineered materials need analytical methods capable of characterizing elemental composition and depth profiles with nanometer-level resolution. Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS) is one of the most powerful non-destructive techniques available for this purpose — providing quantitative elemental depth...
Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM) Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM) is a non-destructive imaging technique that employs ultrasound waves to investigate the internal structure, defects, etc. It is most widely used for the identification of sub-surface imperfections within devices, assemblies, and materials that cannot be resolved by optical microscopy. Other Scanning Acoustic Microscopy applications include failure analysis,...
Introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is a surface analysis method widely used to determine the surface characteristics of sub-micron-sized particles. As the working scales of materials used in various industries like microelectronics continue diminishing, SEM finds far-reaching applications, including semiconductor inspections, microchip assembly, failure analysis, and quality control. Furthermore, laboratory professionals...
Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry – SIMS Testing Services Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy (SIMS) is a tool for the composition analysis of metals, semiconductors, polymers, biomaterials, minerals, rocks, and ceramics. As the name suggests, SIMS uses a mass spectrometer to analyze secondary ions ejected after primary ions are bombarded on the sample surface. In the laboratory,...
Ultraviolet (UV)-Visible Spectroscopy UV-visible spectroscopy is a quantitative optical technique to determine the chemical composition of liquids and solids based on their optical properties (transmittance, reflectance, and absorbance). It is used to classify substances during research, production, and quality control in various industries. UV-vis spectroscopy is used to gain qualitative and quantitative information about a...
X Ray Diffraction XRD Introduction X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) is a non-destructive technique to study all types of material. It’s also a characterization technique used for crystalline materials. In many industries, the materials researcher has many analytical questions about the material’s chemical composition and crystalline constitution. The XRD analysis is the only method that gives...
XRF Testing, X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy Testing Facility XRF, X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF) is an elemental and chemical analysis tool. Handheld XRF is particularly useful for inspection and quick nondestructive analysis of large objects such as automotive parts, archaeological samples, art objects, or forensic samples. In this test, the sample is excited by an incident X-ray...
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Introduction X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is a surface-sensitive elemental analysis technique. It is a powerful tool for determining the elemental and chemical state information of specimen surfaces. Combined with ion milling, XPS can be applied to depth profiling of thin films, detecting surface contamination of materials, inspecting surface treatments, and other surface...
Thermal Analysis and Testing Services Thermal testing evaluates the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of materials or products at their operating to extreme temperatures. Testing conditions range from cryogenic to more than 3000C. Understanding temperature sensitivity is critical for virtually any material, device, or product. Standard thermal analysis methods are available for all samples to...
What Is VOC Analysis? Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) analysis is the systematic identification and quantification of organic chemical compounds with sufficiently high vapour pressure to evaporate at ambient temperatures and contribute to atmospheric contamination, indoor air quality problems, and product safety concerns. VOC analysis spans source characterisation (measuring VOCs emitted from materials and products), ambient...
When a material, component, or product fails — whether in service, during manufacturing, or in quality inspection — the immediate questions are: what failed, why did it fail, and how can we prevent it from failing again? Answering these questions requires Root Cause Analysis (RCA): a systematic, evidence-driven investigation that traces a failure back to...
Corrosion testing bridges the gap between laboratory material characterization and real-world engineering decision-making. The techniques applied must not only accurately measure corrosion behavior but also generate data that engineers can use to make confident decisions about material selection, coating specification, inspection intervals, remaining-life prediction, and maintenance strategy. In the metals & engineering industry, corrosion testing...
The dielectric constant of an insulating material — its relative permittivity — is a fundamental electrical property that determines how the material interacts with electric fields, stores electrical energy, and transmits electromagnetic signals. For engineers designing electronic circuits, capacitors, cable insulation, antenna radomes, and electrical insulation systems, accurate dielectric constant data is as essential as...
Digital Radiography (DR) Testing Services Digital radiography is a nondestructive technique frequently used for material inspection in the aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing sectors. It is a fast and reliable tool for assessing weaknesses, detecting faults, and characterizing materials for raw material testing, product development, and quality control. Direct Radiography uses X-ray-sensitive reusable plates that capture...
Introduction Eddy current testing is a non-destructive material examination technique frequently used to detect near-surface defects of conductive materials. Surface and tube inspections are the two main uses of eddy current testing. A change in eddy current and a corresponding change in phase and amplitude are caused by variations in physical properties, such as the...
Materials Testing Laboratory Services At Infinita Lab, we strive to provide comprehensive solutions to address your product problems faced during materials selection, design, compliance, performance testing, failure, and root cause analysis. In our materials testing lab the chemical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, corrosion, radiation, and biological properties of materials are evaluated. Both non-destructive and destructive...
Consumer Electronics Testing Electrical testing comprises a suite of testing services, including inspection, certification, monitoring, compliance, and safety testing. These are essential at different stages of product development and manufacturing, for new and existing products. Quantitative analysis of electrical properties like resistance, capacitance, and inductance is an excellent tool in evaluating materials for safety, effectiveness,...
Failure Analysis & Testing Services Failure analysis mode is a stepwise process leading toward identifying the source of product failure to correct the failure and use it for future prevention. Failure analysis engineering is crucial to product development, improvement, and quality control. These are multi-disciplinary suites of mechanical, chemical, physical, and environmental investigative studies that...
Impact Testing It is the measure of a material’s resistance to the sudden application of force. Measuring properties like plastic deformation, ductility, and brittleness of materials is essential for proper material selection, ensuring quality control and reliability for finished products. Depending on the sample requirements, experts choose ASTM and ISO standard testing procedures like Izod,...
Introduction What is Mechanical Testing? Mechanical testing services are essential in characterizing materials and parts for their mechanical performance characteristics under different environmental conditions. Considering their application domain, these tests define the strength, endurance, and general functionality of the materials used. Significance of Mechanical Testing A mechanical test measures the material’s structural limits before failure...
Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Non-destructive testing (NDT) is the evaluation of materials without causing damage to the specimen. It is frequently used in a product’s failure analysis, quality testing, and inspection inside or outside the testing lab. NDT methods are rapid, reliable, and often standardized techniques used in offline batch inspections, in-line during manufacturing, or on-site...
Optical Testing Optical testing is the measurement of the optical properties of materials. Measurement of optical properties like angle, refractive index, interference, and wavefront in testing labs is critical in evaluating performance in lasers, lenses, and other photonic systems. Measurement of parameters like centration, alignment, center thickness, air gap, focal length, etc., done in a...
Why Polymer Material Testing Is Essential Polymers are among the most widely used engineering materials in the modern world — from commodity packaging films and automotive body panels to high-performance aerospace composites and life-critical medical implants. Their versatility arises from the extraordinary range of properties achievable through molecular design, compounding, and processing — but realizing...
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Introduction: Transmission Electron Microscopy, or TEM, is a field used for imaging, spectroscopy, and diffraction. A Transmission Microscope is a powerful microscopic instrument that produces images of electron beam interaction with a sample. TEM, as undertaken in our testing labs, helps determine the atomic-level structural characteristics of materials necessary for product...
Compression Testing Services Compression testing is done in laboratory to evaluate the behavior of a material subjected to a sustained load until its breaking point or up to a certain limit. A suite of tests that measure fundamental variables like stress, strain, deformation, elastic modulus, yield, stiffness, and rupture characteristics is used to understand the...
Combustion analysis is one of the most fundamental and widely applied techniques in elemental chemistry — a method that converts all organic and inorganic constituents of a material into measurable gaseous species through high-temperature oxidation. From verifying the carbon content of steel to determining the nitrogen content of pharmaceutical compounds, combustion analysis delivers rapid, precise,...
Chemical Analysis Chemical analysis is routinely performed to identify unknown components, obtain physical characteristics or chemical composition, and determine the quality of materials. Every product is subjected to routine chemical analysis during multiple phases of the development, production, or manufacturing processes. Choosing the right combination of tools depends on the type of material or sample...
Introduction The coefficient of friction is a dimensionless variable helpful in characterizing a material’s frictional properties. COF measures the frictional forces between two surfaces when in contact. There are two types of Coefficient of friction: ASTM D1894 is the most frequently used testing standard, while custom testing and equipment are available.COF measurement is commonly performed...
ASTM E572 test method covers the analysis of stainless and alloy steels by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (WDXRF). It provides rapid, multi-element determinations with sufficient accuracy to assure product quality.
The ASTM D2674 test is a standard test method for the analysis of sulfochromate etch solutions used in the surface preparation of aluminum. The ASTM D2674 standard specifies a method for determining the efficacy of an etchant used to prepare the surface of aluminum alloys for subsequent adhesive bonding.
An immunological method for quantization of Hevea Natural Rubber (HNRL) proteins using rabbit anti-HNRL serum. Rabbits immunized with HNRL proteins react to the majority of the proteins present, and their sera have the capability to detect most if not all the proteins in HNRL.
ASTM G65 measures the resistance of metallic materials to abrasion using the dry sand/rubber wheel apparatus. The quality, durability, and toughness of the sample are determined using this test. Metallic materials are ranked in their resistance to scratching abrasion under a controlled environment.
ASTM E2141 test methods provide accelerated aging and monitoring of the performance of time-dependent electrochromic devices (ECD) integrated in insulating glass units (IGU). This test helps to understand the relative serviceability of electrochromic glazings applied on ECD.
ASTM C724 test method is used in analyzing the quality and ease of maintenance of a ceramic decoration on architectural-type glass. This test method is useful in the acknowledgment of technical standards.
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