Material Characterization

"Characterization describes those features of composition and structure (including defects) of a material that are significant for a particular preparation, study of properties, or use, and suffice for reproduction of the material." -ASM-International Materials Characterization Handbook

PSN uses a combination of testing and experience to describe the many details of a material.

Testing Specialties:

• Oxygen Permeation
• NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance)

Tests Include:

• Specific Gravity/Density
• HDT/ Vicat Testing
• IR
• TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis)
• DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry)
• Kayeness Capillary Rheometer
• Melt Flow Index
  

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