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Chemical Analysis Services

Chemical analysis is the process of investigating the chemical composition of a sample through separation, identification, and quantification techniques. It is conducted for a wide range of purposes from material identification and characterization to quality control monitoring and chemical compositional verification. In our extensive and well-equipped laboratories most of the testing is conducted under our UKAS ISO 17025:2017 accreditation (UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 0013).

While many of our testing protocols generally follow standard methodologies (ISO, EN, BS, ASTM, DIN, etc.), we can develop tailored analysis and testing for specific applications.

We analyze a wide range of materials, including ceramics, raw materials, mortars, metals, polymers, natural materials, waste streams, gas & air monitoring, components, and consumer products. Data is collected using a combination of instrumental techniques, including X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometry (ICP), complemented by traditional 'wet chemistry' analytical techniques.

This comprehensive approach ensures accurate chemical compositional verification across diverse material types and industries.

Analytical techniques

FEG-SEM (Field Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscopy)
FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Analysis)
GC (Gas Chromatography Analysis)
GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry)
GPC (Gel Permeability Chromatography)
IC (Ion Chromatography)
ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry)
ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy)
NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance)
SEM/EDX (Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive Analysis)
XRD (X-Ray Diffraction)
XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry)

Typical applications

These analyses are typically used for:

quality control testing - to ensure materials and products conform to a specification
legislative checks - e.g., toxic metals, ROHS, Waste Acceptance Criteria
identification - re-engineering
occupational hygiene - toxic metals
problem solving - contamination, discoloration, corrosion, investigation into abnormal behavior

Typical materials

We analyze a wide range of materials, including:

biomedical materials (including calcium phosphates)
building products
ceramics (advanced and traditional)
clay, sand, and rocks
concrete and mortars
electrical components
electroceramics
gas, biogas & biomethane
industrial ceramics
investment castings
leachates and waters
metals
natural stone
rubbers and plastics
sanitaryware
screeds and plasters
soil and water
waste streams for disposal and recycling

Chemical compositional analysis

Chemical compositional analysis is a vital technique for identifying and quantifying the elements and compounds present in a material, ensuring quality, compliance, and performance in industries such as aerospace, healthcare, construction, and advanced manufacturing. Using state-of-the-art analytical methods such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF), inductively coupled plasma (ICP), and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive analysis (SEM-EDA) to name a few, the experts at Lucideon can provide precise and reliable material characterization. Whether for failure investigation, contamination analysis, or product development, understanding a material's chemical composition is essential for meeting industry standards and optimizing performance.

Please view our extensive UKAS accreditation schedule here, or contact us if you have any questions or enquiries.