MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY
Knowing the properties and surface conditions of a material is essential to optimize production processes and ensure the quality of the final product. With the support of the specialized APM laboratory, it is possible to carry out in-depth chemical analyses on material surfaces, identifying the most effective solutions to enhance performance and durability.
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APM is a chemical analysis and testing laboratory in the field of materials, or more generally in the commercial sector, located in Rivarolo Canavese, Turin.
APM OFFERS ITSELF AS A PARTNER FOR COMPANIES THAT, LACKING OR ONLY PARTIALLY EQUIPPED WITH INTERNAL LABORATORIES, REQUIRE ANALYTICAL SERVICES OR SPECIFIC TECHNICAL CONSULTING.
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PRIVATE AND INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS LABORATORY
APM positions itself as a partner for companies that, lacking or only partially equipped with internal laboratories, require analytical services or specific technical consulting.Â
APM was founded from the experience of its partners, built over years of activity in the analytical sector.
Collaboration with an ever-growing clientele has allowed the laboratory to expand its expertise, extending it to various commercial sectors ranging from automotive to biomedical, as well as electronics, mechanics, and polymer technology.
APM LABORATORY TESTS
The surface of a material represents a critical area, subject to numerous interactions with the surrounding environment. Its characteristics directly influence the overall performance of the material. In cases of issues such as corrosion, wear, poor adhesion, or excessive friction, it is often the surface that proves to be the determining factor for the reliability and durability of the product.
The properties of a material are determined by its behavior and state during laboratory tests. We perform various types of tests aimed at establishing the degree of safety, reliability, and performance that the material will exhibit over time from a chemical, physical, or technological standpoint. From chemical analyses to microstructural characterizations, each test is conducted according to the strictest international standards (UNI, EN, ISO, ASTM) to ensure precise and reliable results.
Water and residual humidity
The analysis is performed directly on the sample (for liquid samples) or by extraction of residual moisture with anhydrous methanol
Analysis of metal alloys
Plasma emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), an extremely precise, accurate and versatile technique, involves dissolving the sample in a known volume of solution
Failure Analysis
The main technique for analysing material defects is scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive microanalysis (EDS)
Rubbers, plastics, and fibers
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry (FTIR) analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetry (TGA)
Suitability tests for food contact materials
Suitability of materials for food contact and global and specific migration testing (metals, amines, dyes)
Asbestos-containing material analysis
Analysis of artefacts and waste containing asbestos or potentially contaminated by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Metallography
Control carried out on construction materials, whether ferrous or non-ferrous, which is indispensable within the production cycle and covers various sectors
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Determination of Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen in Metal Alloys Innovation in APM Laboratories
APM’s laboratory offers advanced and precise analysis of hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen in ferro alloys, stainless steels, copper alloys, titanium, cobalt and nickel.
These gaseous contaminants can compromise the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of materials, especially in industrial and biomedical applications. Using specific analysers and state-of-the-art techniques, we guarantee accurate quantification of these impurities, ensuring the quality and long-term performance of materials. Our innovative technology meets international standards, offering reliable results to optimise device performance.
industry sectors covered by the apm LABORATORY
The APM laboratory offers a wide range of analysis and quality control services, supporting the industrial, biomedical, automotive and electronics sectors. Using advanced technologies and accurate analysis methods, we are able to guarantee optimal performance and compliance with the highest international standards. Whether verifying material quality, analysing mechanical properties, monitoring impurities or performing strength tests, our laboratory provides customised solutions to meet the specific needs of each sector, ensuring safe, reliable and durable products.
INDUSTRY
It includes general chemical analyses for the chemical industry, including tests on oils, greases and materials with asbestos, or in the field of construction and metallurgy, metallographic analyses of construction materials and assessments of physical and mechanical properties.
biomedical
Testing of materials for medical devices, prostheses, implants and healthcare equipment, with a focus on biocompatibility and precision.
automotive
It includes production and materials research for vehicle components, such as metals, plastics, coatings and electronic parts. Tests aim to ensure reliability, safety and sustainability.
ELECTRONICS
Macrographic and micrographic examinations of printed circuit boards (PCBs), solder analysis and porosity evaluation.