Polymer & Coating Failure Analysis
Polymer Chemistry and Coating Technologies determines the root cause of a polymer, plastic or composite material or coating failure through rigorous, microscopic testing and a complete analysis of the failed component.
Failure analysis services include chemical, thermal and mechanical testing, contaminant identification, and microscopic fracture surface analyses, as well as analyses of proper polymer and plastic manufacturing, processing, and product design. Litigation support services for patent infringement assessments, accident vehicle examinations, or failed component inspections include photo documentation, report generation and expert witness testimony on the product, material, or component observed.
Polymer and Coating Analysis Techniques
Inspections and digital photography
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
Dimensional analysis and testing of products
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Sample preparation
Contact Angle and Wetting Analysis
Microscopy with digital photography
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR)
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
Services
Failure analysis of polymer and coating products and processes
Patent infringement assessment
Failed component inspections
Report generation
Assessment of coating and polymer process operations and procedures
Expert witness testimony