R-TECH Group has a range of techniques available for the characterisation of both the macrostructure and microstructure of materials. Materials characterisation covers a range of diverse techniques, but the main techniques involve imaging by means of optical or electron microscopy.
Other characterisation techniques include:
Our microscopy suite, including a HIROX digital microscope can be utilised for a wide range of materials to characterise properties such as:
The in-house Zeiss EVO 60 scanning electron microscope with Oxford INCA EDX microanalysis system enables magnification up to X50,000. This powerful imaging technique used for metallic and non-metallic materials is widely used for the examination of fracture surfaces, corrosion products, material defects etc.
The Oxford INCA microanalysis system can also be used to identify the elemental composition of local areas on the specimen surface. This is an invaluable tool for the identification of corrosion products, contamination, identification of defect sources etc.
We identify the material, required properties and appropriate characterisation techniques.
Suitable methods are chosen, including microscopy, thermal or physical property analysis.
Samples are prepared for imaging or testing using controlled techniques.
Materials are examined to assess structure, composition and behaviour.
Results are translated into clear insight to support investigation, validation or development.
Accurate testing, trusted insight, and practical solutions to help you make confident decisions where materials matter most.
