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Material Analyses

An in-depth understanding of the material's properties

Material Analyses

An in-depth understanding of the material's properties

Material Analyses

An in-depth understanding of the material's properties

Material Analyses

An in-depth understanding of the material's properties

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Material Analyses and Studies

Metallographic testing of materials to determine product requirements or for research and development purposes

Metallographic testing employs standardized inspection methods to investigate and determine the macro- and microstructural properties of a material. In addition, an expert in the field can draw conclusions about the current condition of the material and compare this information with potential defects and the remaining service life of the materials in process components. Metallurgical examinations can also be performed on-site by taking a sample of the surface of interest for subsequent metallographic analysis in the laboratory. We offer these and other inspection methods at our own accredited materials laboratories in Oulu and Naantali.

Benefits of Materials Research:

Information is obtained about the microstructure of materials
Information is obtained on the macrostructural properties of materials, such as their weldability
Ensuring compliance with product-specific requirements

Information on Metallographic Testing of Materials

DEKRA offers metallographic testing methods at its own accredited testing laboratories to analyze the micro- and macro-level characteristics of materials, including:

Metallographic sampling and sample preparation
Micro- and macro-evaluations
Optical microscopy and analysis of microstructural images
Examination of surface layers and coatings
Fracture Surface Evaluation / Analysis
Scanning electron microscopy and EDS analysis
Evaluation of material properties, such as creep.

Metallographic examinations are used in a variety of ways in routine inspections and damage analysis. Traditionally, sections are cut from the sample, embedded in synthetic resin, and finally ground and polished to ensure a scratch-free surface. The finest structures can then be examined at up to 1,000x magnification using an optical microscope. A scanning electron microscope allows for even higher magnifications, which are supplemented by surface analysis using EDS.

Microstructural analyses are generally performed at one of our ISO 17025-accredited laboratories. However, for time-sensitive projects, such as plant maintenance and shutdowns, DEKRA can also conduct the analysis directly on-site. By utilizing our mobile metallography laboratories on-site, we can perform sampling, preparation, evaluation, and documentation before DEKRA’s experts leave your production facility.

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