Testing laboratory according to ASTM E1019
Would you like to perform a testing of steel, iron, nickel or cobalt according to ASTM E1019?
Safeguarding metallic materials in the ASD sector through ASTM E1019
In the aéronautique, space and defense, mastering interstitial elements is a critical safety imperative. The slightest variation in carbon, sulfur, nitrogen or oxygen content can affect the mechanical performance and fatigue resistance of your critical components.
The ASTM E1019 standard is the reference standard for determining carbon, sulfur, nitrogen and oxygen in steels, iron, nickel alloys, nickel-based superalloys and cobaltalloys. It defines combustion and inert-gas fusion protocols that deliver extremely high precision, even at concentrations in the ppm range (parts per million).
At the FILABlaboratory, we support manufacturers in the aerospace, space and defense industries with the characterization and quality control of their materials in accordance with ASTM E1019, with one clear objective: to make your technical and industrial decisions more reliable.
ASTM E1019: a key issue for the health of metallic alloys
Elemental testing by combustion and fusion according to ASTM E1019
ASTM E1019 defines test methods for the quantitative chemical analysis of gases and light elements in metals. Although present in very small quantities, these elements often determine the alloy's metallurgical behavior.
It is specifically used to:
- accurately measure Carbon and Sulfur contents by infrared combustion.
- determine Nitrogen and Oxygen contents by fusion under an inert gas.
- validate the conformity of raw materials and finished parts after heat treatment or additive manufacturing.
In the aerospace, space and defense industries, controlling these elements according to ASTM E1019 has a direct impact on:
FILAB, an analytical laboratory tailored to the requirements of the aerospace, space and defense sectors
Dedicated analytical equipment for testing according to ASTM E1019
Testing according to ASTM E1019 requires high-performance combustion and fusion equipment. To meet these requirements, the FILAB laboratory provides its clients with cutting-edge technologies:
Expertise services dedicated to nickel materials and superalloys
At the FILAB laboratory, testing according to ASTM E1019 are part of a comprehensive material characterization approach. We do not simply produce results: we help you interpret the impact of these elements on your processes. Our teams work on:
Alloy steels, stainless steels and nickel\/cobalt-based superalloys
Materials exposed to harsh operating environments
Metal powders for additive manufacturing
Why choose FILAB?
- 45 years of expertise in materials analysis and expertise
- Dual expertise in chemistry / materials
- Specialist in metal alloys and critical applications
- Approved by Safran, Dassault Aviation and Framatome
- ISO 17025 accreditation for metal alloys
Testing of iron, aluminum, molybdenum, copper, tin, chromium, titanium, lead, nickel, nickel superalloys, and zinc.
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Accreditation
This Nadcap accreditation covers in particular:
✔️ Chemical analysis (ICP-OES) of critical metal alloys
(Al, Fe, Ni, Ti)
✔️ Metallography
An international recognition that confirms our commitment to quality and reliability for the most demanding applications, especially in aerospace.
FAQ
It covers a wide range of ferrous alloys (steels, cast irons), as well as nickel alloys (Inconel, Hastelloy) and cobalt alloys. For reactive metals such as titanium, ASTM E1409 or E1941 standards are preferred.
The combustion analyzer can extract both elements in a single operation. Sulfur is monitored particularly closely because it can cause hot shortness if it is not perfectly controlled.
Generally, a few grams of material (in the form of chips or small solid pieces) are sufficient to perform replicates and ensure that the result is representative.
ASTM E1019 is a reference method based on melting or completely combusting the sample, providing significantly greater accuracy for carbon, sulfur and oxygen than optical emission spectrometry, particularly at very low concentrations.
To obtain a quote, you can contact our teams via our contact form, by phone or by email.
Simply send us your requirements (material type, requested analysis, applicable standard, urgency, number of samples, etc.). We will then send you a personalized technical and pricing proposal within 24–48 hours.
