How can manufacturers trust that their powders will result in a quality, high-performing product? Powders can pose unique challenges to characterize, because unlike most materials where you’re dealing with one solid material, you need to describe millions – or even billions – of tiny individual particles that contribute to a collective property or behavior. No…

Earning accreditations is a critical asset for a third-party materials testing lab because it provides independent validation of technical competence, impartiality, and consistent operation. Here at NSL Analytical, we understand these certifications bolster the trust and reliability our customers expect. Industry accreditations give our clients confidence, knowing that their test results are consistently accurate, dependable,…

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…