We offer a wide range of chemical composition analysis services, including:
- Optical emission spectroscopy (OES)
- Scanning electron microcopy (SEM) with EDS
- Transmission electron microcopy (TEM)
- X-ray diffraction (XRD) with low and high-temp capabilities
- inSEM Nanoindenter for SEM mechanical testing
- Scanning probe microscopes
- Mass spectrometry
- Raman, FTIR, XPS, and ToF-SIMS
- NMR at 200, 500, and 600 MHz ranges
- Micro-FTIR for localized analysis of plastics and hydrocarbons
Here at US Corrosion we use hundreds of different calibration standards to be ensure only the most accurate results. Here are a few of our chemical composition analysis standards:
What is the chemical composition of this thing?
Among one of the most common questions we get, our team can quickly and accurately help you diagnose the chemical composition of almost anything. We use in-house capabilities and audited third-parties to test metals, soils, plastics, glasses, and other materials. With the wide range of resources for chemical analysis in Houston, we can evaluate almost anything you may want to know.
What is the right chemical composition testing technique?
The right technique depends on your objective. Our Houston chemical analysis experts can help you determine what’s really necessary. Each chemical analysis technique has their pros and cons, for example:
- Optical emission spectroscopy (OES) is one of the most accurate techniques for metals analysis to high resolution. It can semi-quantitively evaluate chemical composition down to the micron range, allowing pinpointed testing of surfaces and materials.
- X-ray Diffraction (XRD) is useful for chemical analysis of compounds (like NaCl) with a crystallographic nature.
- FTIR is useful for evaluating plastics, hydrocarbons, and other lighter materials.
- XPS for high-precision surface spectroscopy.
- Electron Microscopy with EDX semi-quantitive chemical analysis is very useful for examining down to the microscopic scale.
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