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title: "Powder analysis laboratory according to the standard ISO 3953"
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# Powder analysis laboratory according to the standard ISO 3953

## As an industrial company, you would like to carry out a powder analysis according to the ISO 3953 standard.

### What is the ISO 3953 standard ?

The ISO 3953 standard describes the standard method for determining the bulk density of metal powders. This measurement is used to control the quality and specifications of metal powders used in metal injection molding and additive manufacturing, among other applications.

### Why carry out powder analysis according to the ISO 3953 standard?

Compliance with the requirements associated with this standard enables the metal powder to generate a low defect rate (porosity, inclusion, etc.) and a high level of compactness on the part produced, synonymous with excellent mechanical properties.

DM manufacturers and manufacturers of powders for DM additive manufacturing refer to this standard to ensure that their products comply with regulatory requirements.

 ![caractérisation de poudres métalliques](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/poudre-metallique-1024x819.png)
## FILAB can help you with powder analysis according to the ISO 3953 standard

### Our analysis methods for your ISO 3953 powder characterizations

To meet the requirements of ISO 3953 for metal powders used in the additive manufacturing of medical devices, several analytical techniques can be used : [ICP](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-icp-icp-ms-icp-aes.md), [GCMS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-gcms.md), [DRX](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/x-ray-crystallography-laboratory-xrd/analysis-and-characterization-of-materials-by-x-ray-diffraction-xrd-in-the-laboratory/), [MEB-EDX](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy.md), [BET](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-bet.md), granulométrie laser…

For over 30 years, our FILAB laboratory has had the experience and specific analytical equipment to support industrial companies in the [physico-chemical characterization](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/analysis-characterization-powders-laboratory.md) of powders using a variety of analytical techniques: t a laboratory of experts in powder analysis like FILAB enables you to better grasp the strategic challenges and changes in your sector. 

[Analysis of the chemical composition](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory.md) of metal powders by [ICP-AES, ICP-MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-icp-icp-ms-icp-aes.md) and/or elemental C/S, O/N, H...

[Flowability measurement](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-powder-characterization/laboratory-flowability-testing.md) according to the standards ASTM B213, ISO 4490, ASTM B964,

Determine the [elemental impurities of your PAH powder according to the standard ISO 13779-3](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-biocompatibility-testing/hap-powder-characterization.md)

[Specific surface analysis by BET](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-bet.md)

Morphological analysis by [SEM-EDX FEG](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy.md) or Optical Microscopy

FILAB can also help you characterize your metal powders in accordance with [Ma-0015](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-powder-characterization/powder-characterisation-according-to-ma-0015.md)et [ASTM F3001](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-powder-characterization/astm-f3001-powder-analysis-laboratory.md)