The following is our instrument list as it refers to the areas of microscopy, chromatography, spectroscopy, flammability, rheology, and thermal analysis. The updated instruments are a reflection of the quality of work provided by PDI scientists.

Microscopy

• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
• Zeiss Photomicroscopes
• Nikon Stereo Microscope
• Atomic Force Microscope
• Digital Camera Capabilities

Liquid Chromatography

• Photodiode Array Detector
• Conductivity Detector (for Ion Chromatography)
• Refractive Index

Gas Chromatography

• Injection Techniques
• Headspace
• Direct Injection
• Pyrolysis
• Solid Phase Microextraction [SPME]
• Flame Ionization Detection
• Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
 

Size Exclusion Chromatography

• THF Soluble Polymers
• Detection Modes
• Refractive Index
• Ultraviolet-visible
• Relative Molecular Weights

Atomic Spectroscopy

• ICP/OES
• Sample Introduction Techniques
• HF Compatible Nebulization System
• CETAC-USN
• Sample Preparation
• CEM MARSX-MDS
• Ashing
• Hot Plate
• Wavelength-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy
• Sample Introduction Techniques
• Compression Molded Disks
• Pellets
• Powders
• Liquids
• Various Quantitative Analysis Techniques
 

Infrared Spectroscopy

• Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometers
• Multiple Bounce Attenuated Total Reflectance ATR Apparatus
• IR Microscope
• Diamond Cell
• Single Bounce Diamond Faced ATR Apparatus

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

• 300 MHz Field Strength

Rheology

• Mechanical Spectrometer
• Capillary Rheometers

Thermal Analysis

• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
• Temperature-Modulated DSC
• Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
• TGA coupled to Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (TGA/FT-IR)
• TGA coupled to Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectroscopy (TGA/GC/MS) 
• Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)
• Thermal Conductivity / Diffusivity by Flash Method

Flammability

• Cone Calorimeter
• NBS Smoke Chamber
• OI Tester
• Instrumented Room Fire Test Facility
• Computer Fire Model

Moisture Analysis

• Coulometric Karl Fischer Analysis
• Loss on Drying Methods and Instrumentation

Please see our Accreditation section to view our testing standards.