Testing Services

We offer the following testing capabilities on bulk and thin film materials:

Adhesion Testing

•   Adhesive strength testing of materials, coatings,     laminates, surface-bonded components, and bonding agents.

SEBASTIAN FIVE-Adhesion Tester

Nano Indentation

•   Hardness measurements for submicron-size features •   Elastic modulus comparisons for thin films •   Quantitative nanomechanical testing capabilities

Hysitron TriboIndenter

Metallographic Analysis

•   Metallographic and microstructural examinations, high resolution    digital image analysis, photomicrographs and photomacrographs

Ultra Tec UltraPol Polisher

Electrochemical Corrosion

•   Potentiostatic and Potentiodynamic Polarization •   Potentiodynamic Polarization Resistance •   Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy •   Galvanic Corrosion •   Rp/Ec Trend Analysis •   Open Circuit Potential

Gamry Reference 600

Four Point Probe

•   Sheet Resistivity •   V/I measurement •   Bulk Resistivity of a slice with known thickness •   Thickness of a slice or layer with a know bulk resistivity

Veeco FPP-5000 Four Point Probe

Dektak Profilometry

•   Measurement of step heights or trench depths on a surface.

Sloan Dektak Profilometer

We also provide specimen preparation services that include: •   Automatic grinding and polishing •   Epoxy and cold mounting •   Acid and electrolytic polishing/etching   •   Specialized sectioning