POLYMER TESTING Polymer analysis employs both physical and analytical methods to verify the material properties and processing characteristics. These parameters are critical for design and processing. For example, we can verify if the parts are the proper material using FT-IR, check for contamination using DSC and then determine if the parts are degraded using the melt flow indexer or by determining the melt viscosity using a capillary rheometer. By using our FT-IR microscope, we can determine the composition of organic thin films, surface contamination, fibers or composites. Capabilities: Failure Analysis Tensile Strength Flexural Strength/ Modulus Durometer Hardness Flammability Compression Set Izod, Charpy, Tensile-Impact Heat Deflection Temperature Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (TMA) Heat Aging Weathering (UV degradation) Glass Transition, Crystallinity (DSC) Fillers Analysis (TGA) Polymer Identification (Micro FT-IR) Composition Analysis including Plasticizers, Additives, UV Inhibitors, and Antioxidants Inherent/Intrinsic Viscosity Melt Flow Rate/ Capillary Rheometry Injection Molding of ASTM Test Samples Key Personnel: Phil Rogers, Manager - progers@atslab.com Sue Zhang, Ph.D., Senior Chemist - szhang@atslab.com Jodie Joris, Senior Chemist - jjoris@atslab.com Applied Technical Services, Inc. 1049 Triad Court - Marietta, GA 30062 770-423-1400 - 770-424-6415 FAX

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