Analytical Needs for Metals

In the realm of advanced materials, primary metals are critical for fields such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices. Ensuring the quality and performance of these metals requires extensive analysis.

Elemental Analysis

Elemental analysis of metals involves a suite of advanced techniques to determine the composition, distribution, and depth profile of elements within metal samples, providing critical insights for applications in material science, manufacturing, and quality control.

Quantitative Analysis

The X-ray analysis method (XRF) is excellent for simultaneous quantitative analysis of multiple elements and is nondestructive and rapid. This method is complementary with Non-Dispersive Infrared Spectroscopy (NDIR) method is suitable for highly sensitive determination of specific elements (mainly Carbon, Sulfur, Hydrogen and Oxygen).

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Depth Profiling

By providing detailed information about the distribution of elements as a function of depth, Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy (GDOES) is ideal for trace element analysis and analysis of metal coatings, and helps in understanding material properties, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring quality control.

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Distribution Analysis

Single-, multi-point elemental analysis and elemental mapping analysis can be performed using µ-XRF, which focuses X-rays and enables elemental analysis of small areas.

Surface analysis on a brake rotor of automotive tire

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Particle Analysis

Particle Characterization Analyzers (PCA) provides precise measurements of particle size distribution, essential for understanding the flow properties and sintering behavior of metal powders.

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Structural Analysis

Raman spectroscopy and other spectroscopic techniques can be used to analyze the crystal structure and microstructure of metal oxides and metal complexes which are easily distinguished by their characteristic spectra.

Observing Oxidating Kinetics on an aluminium alloy surface with Fluorescence mapping

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Surface Analysis

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) can assess surface roughness, coatings, and treatments to ensure proper adhesion, corrosion resistance, and overall surface integrity.

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