Environmental & Industrial Problem Solving

Plastic fibers analysis for environmental testing

We identify unknown materials and contaminants across diverse applications, from regulatory compliance to troubleshooting industrial processes.

Environmental Applications

Contamination identification

in soils, sediments, and industrial waste. Combined XRD/XRF analysis identifies mineral phases and elemental concentrations for environmental assessment and remediation planning.

Air filter and dust analysis

using SEM-EDX to determine particle composition and sources. We identify heavy metals and industrial contaminants in workplace and environmental samples.

Water treatment scale deposits

and fouling materials. XRD identifies mineral phases while XRF determines elemental composition to understand formation mechanisms and select appropriate treatment methods.

Construction material evaluation

including lead paint analysis and identification of minerals in drywall or insulation materials.

General Industrial Applications

Unknown material identification

when you need to know "what is this?" We analyze particles, deposits, corrosion products, and foreign materials found in industrial processes.

Alloy identification

and composition verification using XRF analysis. Rapid elemental analysis for quality control, scrap sorting, and materials verification.

Product contamination analysis

including foreign particles in food packaging, pharmaceutical products, or consumer goods. SEM-EDX provides elemental composition and morphology data for source identification.

Failure analysis support

through materials characterization of fracture surfaces, corrosion products, and degraded materials.

Analytical Strategy

We select the most appropriate combination of XRD, XRF, SEM-EDX, optical microscopy, and CT analysis based on your specific questions. Our approach focuses on providing actionable information rather than standard test results.

Note: We are not currently certified for regulated testing applications but provide analytical services for decision-support and research purposes.

Most projects require 1-10 grams of sample material with 5-7 day turnaround. Contact us to discuss your specific analytical needs and sample requirements.