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Welcome to the Polymer Characterization Laboratories
Elena Krumenaker - Materials Technology Manager Polymer Characterization Laboratories
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Our Purpose is to build a strong partnership with our customers assuring a competent and timely support and anticipating needs by providing innovative analytical approaches.
Polymer Characterization Laboratories (PCL) are fully integrated in the Solvay Analytical Network
Besides international ASTM/ISO references, proprietary methods are developed and applies for structural characterization and testing of the whole GBU product portfolio (Fluoropolymers, Aromatics, Composites).
Standard and complex analysis are provided with a multi-techniques approach aimed to investigate material compositions, support research development and understand the performance of materials in their final applications.
Quality Standard Operating Procedures and Laboratory Test Methods |
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Polymer Characterization Laboratories (PCL) Quality documents are stored on the Grand Avenue database.
Polymer Characterization Laboratories: Testing Available |
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Electric & Dielectrical Lab |
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- Dielectric Constant & Dissipation Factor (Dk/Df)
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- EMI Shielding Effectiveness
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- Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Voltage)
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- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)
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- Surface & Volume Resistivity
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Molecular Science & Spectroscopy Lab |
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- Elemental Analysis by ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, Halogen Analyzer
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- MaterialIidentification by FTIR and NMR
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- Filler Content (Glass, Carbon Fibers, Other Fillers)
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- Radiography: Voids, Metal Contamination
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- NMR for Structure, Polymer End Groups, Contamination, and Quantification
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- Titrations for Acids, Bases, and Polymer End Groups
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- Degradation by FTIR, ICP, and End Group Analysis
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- Contamination (Organic and Inorganic)
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Separation Science Lab |
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- Purity Analysis and Trace Contamination
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- Molecular Weight Distribution
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- Unknown Volatiles & Decomposition
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- Purity Analysis and Trace Contamination
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- Unknown Volatiles & Decomposition
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Microscopy Lab & Customer Care |
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Imaging and Surface Characterization
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Optical and Electron Microscopy (Wide Range of Feature Sizes Millimeters to Nanometers)
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- Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) and Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) for Determining Material Composition
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Physical Mechanical Lab |
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- Full range testing lab for physical mechanical properties of materials
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- Impact, HDT/Vicat, Density/Specific Gravity, Flammability, Hardness
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- Water Absorption, Tensile Fatigue, Shear Stress, Lap Shear, Mold Shrinkage, Shear Punch, Adhesive/Peel, Taber Abrasion, Filament Tensile, Fiber Tensile, Pin-Adhesion
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Thermal & Rheology, IV Lab |
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- Thermal: Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Thermogravimetric Analysis, Thermomechanical Analysis, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Thermal Conductivity
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- Rheology wide range of techniques for measuring flow behavior of materials: Melt Flow Indexer, Capillary Rheology, Solution Rheology, Dilute Solution Rheology
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Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) Lab |
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- Ultrahigh Pressure Liquid Chromatography (UPLC)
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- High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS)
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- Organic Purity Analysis, Unknown Analysis, Auantitation
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Quality Control (QC) Lab |
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- Ash, Color and Moisture Analysis
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- Particle and Pellet Size Analysis
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