Defect and Contamination Analysis

Product defects and contamination are a reality in any industrial manufacturing environment. Understanding and correcting root causes quickly and efficiently is the key to maintaining customer satisfaction. Arkema Analytical Solutions testing services allow study of the bulk of a material or of its surface using to identify the origins of defects and/or contaminants. We employ a variety of different analytical techniques to investigate typical root causes including:

Particulate inclusions Burned/degraded polymer Improper formulation Reaction side products Chracks/Fractures Fatigue Non-uniform layer thickness or composition

Poor coating adhesion/delamination Surface blooming Surface contamination Cross contamination Gel formation Chemical, thermal, and environmental exposure

Depending on the materials at hand, the techniques used for the defect and contamination analysis may include:

IR/Raman
NMR
XPS
SEM, EDS
AFM