Techniques
Techniques
Techniques & Testing Methods
At Polymer Diagnostics, Inc. you can find some of the industry’s most advanced equipment, experienced scientists and revealing testing. Whether you’re testing to meet established standards for your own product or conducting research on a competitor’s, our comprehensive selection of techniques gives you access to the data you need to succeed.
Our techniques fall into the following broad categories:
- Microscopy
- Liquid Chromatography
- Gas Chromatography
- Size Exclusion Chromatography
- Inorganic Analysis
- Infrared Spectroscopy
- Mass Spectrometry
- Nuclear Magnetic Spectroscopy
- Rheology
- Thermal Analysis
- Flammability
- Moisture Analysis
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Aging & Weathering
Test the limits of your product’s durability with various tests that realistically simulate the affects of environmental exposure.
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Chromatography
A variety of techniques for separating a substance’s components fall under the blanket of chromatography, from rudimentary to highly advanced procedures.
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Fire Science
PDI is among just a few analytical labs in the world that can conduct fire science testing on plastics and polymers.
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Infrared Spectroscopy
One of the backbone techniques in the analytical chemist’s arsenal, infrared spectroscopy has dozens of applications for testing polymers.
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Inorganic Analysis
Qualitative inorganic analysis uses a series of reagants to better understand the composition of plastic substances.
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Microscopy
Microscope technology continues to advance at incredible rates – and PDI has access to the latest microscopy techniques and tools for identification studies.
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NMR Spectroscopy
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy capabilities are rarely accessible to private organizations. This technique offers a whole new depth of insight.
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Physical & Mechanical Testing
Impact strength, brittleness, conductivity, density and much, much more – our labs have a comprehensive offering of techniques for physical testing.
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Thermal Analysis
Thermal analysis techniques help you understand the thermal events of your materials so you can adjust for maximum product performance.
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Rheology
The rheologists at PDI offer expertise in the study of how materials flow according to certain variables.
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Methods A-Z
View complete lists of tests, technology and accreditations PDI currently offers to customers here.
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