Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and LECO (Combustion Analysis and Inert Gas Fusion) testing are the leading industry methods for testing the elemental composition of metals, ceramics, and other materials. Each brings a unique capability to accurately and repeatably generate reliable testing results on various materials. When used in conjunction, however, they allow manufacturers and engineers…

The materials behind today’s products matter as much – or more – than the design itself. Whether for standard components for heavy machinery or complex parts for mission-critical applications, material performance and integrity can mean the difference between meeting strict compliance standards and missing your important timeline goals. This is where objective materials testing from…

Different phases of materials have different benefits to their performance in a specific application. These phases form from the relationship of how atoms in a material stack together and even the same chemistry can present as different phases under different conditions of heat treatment or in different environments! Examining a material’s phase requires special testing…