Chemical Analysis
Industry-standard analytical techniques ensuring samples are analysed by the most economical method — matched to material type, sample form, and required accuracy.
The Right Technique for Every Sample
IncoTest utilises industry-standard methods of chemical analysis. Providing a wide range of techniques ensures each sample is analysed by the most economical method — selected according to the type of material, the form of the sample, and the level of accuracy required.
Our laboratories are equipped for the chemical analysis of a broad variety of metal alloys, spanning Iron, Nickel, Cobalt, Titanium, Copper, and Aluminium based materials.
Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
Routine analysis of the major alloying elements in ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. One of the most established and reliable techniques for solid-form compositional analysis.
Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry
An alternative to XRF and conventional OES when sample size is limited or sample form is unsuitable. Analysis involves dissolution of the sample, making calibration straightforward and sample form non-critical.
Pure Metal Standards
The dissolution step makes it straightforward to prepare closely matching calibration standards from pure metals and compounds — particularly important where appropriate CRMs are unavailable.
Major & Minor Elements
Covers major and minor alloying elements in ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, plus close-range calibration for non-standard materials not covered by other techniques.
ICP-OES is particularly well-suited as an independent verification technique — confirming results from XRF or OES, especially for non-standard materials or where no appropriate CRM is available. Sample form is not critical, unlike physical testing methods such as XRF.
Spark Source Optical Emission Spectrometry
Minor alloying elements in ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Minor Alloying Elements
Optimised for the determination of minor alloying elements present at lower concentrations in both ferrous and non-ferrous alloy systems.
Ferrous & Non-Ferrous
Minor alloying elements in ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry
A trace analysis technique that benefits from minimal sample preparation to minimise loss of volatiles or contamination, combined with the low limits of quantification offered by high-resolution mass spectrometry.
Our GDMS utilises three different detectors allowing it to quantify values from percentage to PPB over a mass range from Lithium to Uranium.
GDMS benefits from minimal sample preparation to minimise loss of volatiles or contamination.
Combustion Analysis
IR Detection for Carbon & Sulphur
Carbon and sulphur are determined by RF combustion in oxygen. The resulting combustion gases are measured by infra-red absorption and converted to elemental concentrations.
Carbon and Sulphur are determined by RF combustion in oxygen. The resulting carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide are measured by infra-red absorption and converted to the elemental concentrations.
Inert Gas Fusion
Hydrogen, Oxygen & Nitrogen
Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen levels are determined by the Inert Gas Fusion method. The sample is melted under an inert gas stream and the gases evolved are measured by thermal conductivity or infra-red absorption.
Graphite Crucible Melting
The sample is melted in a graphite crucible under an inert gas stream. Released gases are swept from the crucible and passed to the detection system.
TC and IR Absorption
Gases are measured by thermal conductivity detection or infra-red absorption, depending on the element. Each method is optimised for the relevant gas species.
Instrumentation is calibrated for ferrous, non-ferrous, and titanium alloys in a variety of forms including powders.
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