chemical laboratory tests and analyses for materials in rivarolo canavese, turin
APM Laboratori offers a wide range of chemical laboratory tests and analyses to ensure the quality, safety and performance of materials and products. Thanks to advanced instrumentation and analytical techniques compliant with international standards (UNI, EN, ISO, ASTM), the laboratory is able to meet the needs of various industrial sectors, ensuring precision and reliability at every stage of testing.
Materials testing includes chemical, mechanical and microstructural analyses to assess the properties and performance of metals, polymers, rubbers, plastics, coatings and finished products. From spectroscopic analysis to the determination of mechanical properties, each test is designed to provide detailed information useful for development, quality control and troubleshooting.
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
Scanning electron microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) is one of the most advanced and precise techniques for analysing materials and surfaces at the microscopic level.
Oil and grease analysis
Determination of water content using the Karl Fischer method, measurement of kinematic viscosity, determination of ash and heavy metal content, flammability temperature test, etc.
Paints and pigments analysis
Analysis and identification of paint type using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Corrosion tests
Corrosion tests on materials and a wide range of tests aimed at assessing the durability and resistance of materials under severe environmental conditions
Mechanical and technological tests
Hardness, tensile, compressive, resilience and many other material tests, ensuring accurate and reliable results in accordance with international standards.
Tests on PCB boards
Analysis and testing of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and electronic equipment, with a special focus on the quality of soldering and corrosion of electronic components.
Cleaning tests for mechanical components
The test involves the extraction of residual solid particulates with a solvent or water-based mixture, filtration through a porosity-controlled membrane and subsequent gravimetric determination
Fogging Test
The fogging test measures the tendency of materials to release volatile substances, which are collected on a cold substrate maintained at a controlled temperature
Slow thermal cycles
Thermal ageing tests are used to test the adaptability and resistance of materials to cycles of slow changes in temperature and humidity, according to specific ramps and programmes
Biomedical devices
Analyses for biomedical devices, including chemical tests, microstructural analyses to examine the internal structure, measurements of mechanical properties to assess strength, analysis of gaseous impurities, such as hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen, in titanium alloys.
Testing and Analysis for Each Type of Material
Materials testing is fundamental to understanding the physical, chemical and mechanical characteristics of your products. Every industry needs specific analyses to optimise production processes and to ensure compliance with regulations. The main categories of tests and analyses we perform include:
Chemical and physical analysis of materials
APM Laboratories performs chemical analyses on a wide range of materials, including metals, polymers, rubber and plastics, using advanced techniques such as FTIR infrared spectroscopy, DSC calorimetry and SEM scanning electron microscopy. These tests enable the identification of chemical composition, physical properties, impurities and other parameters that are crucial for assessing material quality.
Mechanical and microstructural tests
Mechanical tests such as tensile strength, hardness and fatigue of materials are essential to determine the strength and reliability of a product. Microstructural analyses, such as metallography and grain size measurement, allow us to examine the internal structure of the material to assess its quality and durability.
durability and reliability tests
Corrosion, wear and friction tests are essential to assess the durability of a material, especially in extreme environments or under mechanical stress. APM also offers polymer degradation tests, accelerated ageing tests and non-adhesion tests to ensure the durability of materials over time.