Metallurgical testing is used in virtually every industry and covers a wide range of services, from grain size analysis to fractography. Our Engaged Experts can identify material type, defects and processing errors using a variety of techniques and equipment.
Manufacturers are employing better technology to bring innovative materials to the market. While many traditional testing methods used for evaluating metals remain the same, metallurgists are facing more challenges than ever before.
What is metallurgical testing/metallography?
Metallurgical testing focuses on quantifying the properties of metals in conjunction with mechanical testing and chemical analysis. Metallography is frequently used to determine material type, grade or grain size, and to provide certifications for new material or mixed batches, microstructure analysis and failure analysis.
Our metallurgical testing capabilities
Element’s testing laboratories have the required expertise and technology to test both traditional metals and advanced alloys. Many of our metallurgical methods can be done on-site, or alongside our experts in one of our state-of-the-art labs.
Our trained metallurgists are experienced in:
- Corrosion
- Fractography
- Material identification
- Macroscopic evaluation
- Microscopic evaluation
- Weld Testing
With metallurgical testing locations across the globe, we can assist with any project, no matter how large. For more information about our metallurgical testing services or to request a quote, contact us today.
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