Microscopy Analysis

The microscopy analysis laboratory at Arkema Analytical Solutions offers unique capabilities and expertise to characterize the physical structure and chemical composition of a variety of materials at the nano- and micro-scale.  These properties can then be correlated with material performance 

Visual imaging information coupled with quantitative compositional data can help to identify root causes of defects or failures, and also provide in-depth understanding of the mechanisms underlying mechanical, optical, and electronic material behavior.

Arkema Analytical Solutions offers a variety of powerful microscopy techniques that cover a range of scales, material types and sample sizes, including: 

• Digital optical microscopy
• Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS)
• Atomic force microscopy (AFM)
• Optical profilometry
• Image analysis
• Nanoidentation