About Us Case Studies Blog Contact search Services Capabilities Expertise Industries Served Quality Metals Testing It is important to determine the ultimate properties of metallic materials to be able to understand the performace range of products and the reasonable expectations of establishing operating ranges. Back to all Capabilities PRINT EMAIL About Metals Testing The chemical and mechanical behavior and properties of metals are a direct result of their chemical composition and microstructure. We have the capability to test the chemical and physical characteristics of many different types of metal products, which can help your company determine whether a product will be suitable for it’s service environment. Approaches We have a wide range of analytical capabilities we can use to analyze your metallic materials. We are able to evaluate both metal products and the processes associated with those products. The capabilities we use to provide such analysis include: Metallography Rockwell Hardness Testing Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS or SEM/EDX) Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Tensile Testing Flexural Testing Compression Testing Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Image Analysis X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Applications Our clients commonly request analyses of their metallic materials for the following applications: Failure Analysis Medical Device Packaging Analysis Food Packagining Analysis Analysis of conductive metal/polymer films for layer thickness & composition Corrosion Analysis Embrittlement Analysis Stress Testing Coating & Plating Analysis Processes we frequently evaluate include welding, cladding, soldering, plating, coating, brazing and annealing. Our Experience Some specific examples of our experience with metals testing include: Corrosion Analysis of Aluminum Rails Analysis of Foil Barrier Layers in Medical Device Packaging Residential and Commercial water piping Size Analysis of Nanoparticles Elemental Composition of Metallic Powders Porosity of Materials Analysis of Bullets Testing of fasteners, wire, cable, welds, sheet, bars, strips, foil, ingots, pipe, tubing, rods, blades, and fitting Questions? Ask Us Name Company Country Email Telephone Request a Quote & Submit Samples SGS Polymer Solutions is ready for your materials testing challenge. To get the process started it is as simple as requesting a quote. Once you are ready to submit samples please make sure to include a completed Sample Submission Form. Email Us or call us at (877) 961-4341 Connect with SGS PSI: © 2019 SGS Polymer Solutions Incorporated - All rights reserved. 135 Technology Drive, Christiansburg, VA 24073 Client Confidentiality Terms & Conditions ISO-17025. cGMP Compliant. FDA Registered. DEA Licensed.