Analytical Techniques

Anderson Materials Evaluation, Inc. (Ame)

Our numerous analytical techniques, we tackle a wide range of materials challenges and commonly combines several analytical techniques to fully address complex and multi-dimensional materials issues.  Our materials analysis laboratory provides XPS surface analysis, thermal analysis (TGA, DSC, TMA), FTIR infrared spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectrophotometry and reflectivity measurements, gas chromatography – mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), SEM/EDX, optical microscopy, mechanical testing, electrochemistry and corrosion analyses, residual gas mass spectroscopy, contact angle measurements, surface contamination measurements, adhesive bonding failure analysis, facility testing for silicone contamination, mechanical testing, metallography and fractography, density and porosity measurements, volatile organic component testing, friction, and other analytical capabilities.  We continue to upgrade and expand our arsenal of analytical techniques and custom analytical methods to support our customers’ needs.