Materials
Analysis and Characterization

Material testing can help you better understand the chemical and physical properties of your silicone containing products. This knowledge can help you make informed material decisions and potentially reduce development time.

Dow Corning Analytical Solutions can characterize process aids, intermediates, additives, raw materials, and finished goods to aid in research, product development, material selection and process optimization.

Examples of Testing You Might Need:

	Measurement and identification of volatile components
	Identification of high temperature degradation products
	Quantitative identification of trace metals
	Surface composition of a failed substrate
	Nanoparticle and morphology characterization
	Identification of chemical structures in research samples
	Material comparisons
	Odor analysis
	Substance Characterization for REACh

Characterization Toolbox:

• Chemical Structure Identification(PDF) (Raman, IR, NMR, UV-VIS)
• Chromatography and Separations (GPC, HPLC, IC, GC)
• Mass Spectrometry(PDF) (GC-MS, LC-MS, GC-TOF-MS)
• Microscopy (optical, AFM, SEM, TEM)
• Surface Analysis (XPS or ESCA, contact angle, surface tension, interferometry)
• Elemental Testing (WDXRF, ICP-AES, ICP-MS, XRD)
• Thermal Analysis(PDF) (TGA, DSC, high temperature DSC, DMA, TMA, Py-GCMS, flashpoint)
• Physical Property Testing (solid and liquid density, rheology, flashpoint, melting and boiling point)

Please contact us by e-mail or call one of our global locations to discuss your specific testing needs.

Analytical capabilities brochure (PDF)

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