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# Metal analysis services in a laboratory

## Your needs : to analyze your metals

To assess the reliability and the compliance of your metal parts, you need to carry out testing on your metals.

The analysis of metal samples is a key step both in a regulatory context but also to avoid the appearance  of defects during the production process.

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### Various metal analysis

 For manufacturers, laboratory analyses of metals cover a variety of fields, aimed at ensuring the quality, performance and conformity of the metallic materials used. Here are the main categories of analysis: Chemical analysis Mechanical analysis Metallographic analysis Thermal analysis Failure analysis
## Our solution : to provide expert analysis services for your metals

Our laboratory provides a complete range of [metallurgical analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory.md) to support manufacturers in the characterization, quality control and failure investigation of metallic materials.

## Chemical composition of metals

Chemical analysis allows the precise determination of the elements present in metallic materials. These analyses help verify compliance with specifications, identify alloys and detect trace contaminants.

Our laboratory performs: 

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Determination of alloying elements, contaminants, and trace metals

Determination of alloying elements, contaminants, and trace metals

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[Analysis of the chemical composition of metals ](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/metallic-alloy-analysis-laboratory.md)

[Analysis of the chemical composition of metals ](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/metallic-alloy-analysis-laboratory.md)

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Identification of metal grades and alloys : [ferroalloy](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/ferroalloy-analysis.md), [steel slag analysis etc.](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/steel-slag-analysis.md)

Identification of metal grades and alloys : [ferroalloy](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/ferroalloy-analysis.md), [steel slag analysis etc.](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/steel-slag-analysis.md)

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[Microstructure analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/examination-metallographic-section-laboratory.md) (metallography)

[Microstructure analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/examination-metallographic-section-laboratory.md) (metallography)

### Thermal analysis of metals

[Thermal analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-material-testing/laboratory-analysis-thermal-thermogravimetric/) is used to study the behaviour of metals when exposed to temperature variations. It allows the identification of phase transitions, oxidation phenomena and thermal stability.

These analysis are essential for understanding material performance during manufacturing processes or service conditions.

### Mechanical properties testing of metals

Mechanical testing allows the evaluation of the mechanical performance and resistance of metallic materials.

Our laboratory performs several types of mechanical tests, including:

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[Mechanical testing](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/mechanical-laboratory-test.md)

[Tensile, bending, and impact testing](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/mechanical-laboratory-test/tensile-test-materials-laboratory.md)

[Hardness testing (Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell)](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/mechanical-laboratory-test/hardness-analysis-and-measurement-laboratory.md)

 Evaluation of metal strength, ductility, and resistance
### Failure analysis of metal parts

 When a metallic component fails, identifying the root cause is essential to prevent future defects. Our experts perform in-depth failure investigations to determine the root cause of:
[Expertise in metallurgical failure ](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-of-analysis-expertises-metallurgy-iron-steel-industry-and-foundry/)

[Analysis of pollution on metal parts ](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/laboratory-for-the-analysis-of-pollution-on-metal-parts.md)

[Fractographic analysis of metal](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures/laboratory-of-fractographic-expertise-on-metal-parts/) 

[Surface defect analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/laboratory-analysis-surface-defects-metal-parts.md)

[Corrosion](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/laboratory-expertise-and-analysis-of-corrosion.md), oxidation, or pitting

### Surface analysis of metals

Surface analysis allows the characterization of surface conditions, treatments and contamination that may affect the performance of metal parts.

Our services include:

[Particle size analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-granulometric-analysis.md)

[Analysis of passivation phenomena in the laboratory](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/laboratory-characterization-passivation.md)

[Extreme surface analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/laboratory-analysis-outermost-surface.md)

[Metallurgical bath analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-of-analysis-and-control-of-metallurgical-baths.md)

### Gas analysis in metals

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 The determination of gases present in metals is essential to evaluate material purity and quality. Our laboratory performs:
[Nitrogen analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/determination-nitrogen-content.md)

[Sulphur analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/halogen-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-sulfur-determination.md)

[Carbon analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-determine-carbon.md)

[Hydrogen analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-hydrogen.md)

[Oxygen analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-oxygen-determination.md)

### Our specific services in metallurgy

We also provide specialized analyses adapted to specific industrial applications:

[Characterization of metal powders](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-powder-characterization/metallic-powders-characterization-services-at-filab-laboratory.md)

[Wire analysis](https://filab.fr/nos-prestations/analyse/laboratoire-analyses-metallurgiques/analyse-fil-metallique.md)

[Analysis of material health in metallurgy](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/filab-materials-characterization-laboratory/material-health-analysis.md)

[Metal chip analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-of-analysis-expertises-metallurgy-iron-steel-industry-and-foundry/laboratory-analysis-metal-chips.md)

[Analysis of metal oxides](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-metal-oxides.md)

[Characterization of ferroalloys](https://filab.fr/en/analysis-of-metallic-alloys-in-the-laboratory.md)

## FAQ

 Why use a metal analysis laboratory?
Metal analysis enables the **chemical composition** of alloys and metals to be checked, ensuring that the materials used meet the standards required for specific applications, thereby avoiding the risk of **failure**. In addition, these analyses help to **identify and understand the causes of failure**, such as corrosion, fatigue or fracture, enabling improved manufacturing processes and material selection.

 Which metals can FILAB analyze?
We analyze all types of metals and alloys: steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, nickel alloys, titanium, precious metals, coatings, and specialty materials.

 Which techniques do you use for metal composition testing?
ICP-AES, ICP-MS, OES, XRF, SEM-EDS, XRD, metallography, hardness testing, and more, depending on your material and requirements.

[See all our technical techniques  (analytical instrument fleet)](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources.md)

 Do you perform metal failure analysis?
Absolutely. Our experts investigate fractures, corrosion issues, fatigue failures, oxidation, machining defects, and more.

 Can you test metals for regulatory compliance?
Yes. We support compliance for REACH, ROHS, industrial specifications, OEM requirements, and many other standards.

 Why perform metal analysis?
Metal analysis can help you to:

- Verify the composition of metal alloys
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications
- Investigate material failures
- Characterize the microstructure of metals
- Evaluate mechanical performance

 What types of metal samples can be analyzed?
FILAB analyzes a wide variety of metal samples used in industrial applications, including raw materials, finished parts, metal powders, wires, chips, coatings and metal oxides.

Our laboratory can also analyze small fragments or damaged components as part of a metallurgical investigation or failure analysis.

 When should metal analysis be performed?
Metal analysis can be performed at different stages of the product lifecycle:

- During material selection and product development
- For quality control of incoming materials
- During manufacturing process validation
- In case of defect investigation or product failure
- To verify regulatory or technical compliance

These analyses help manufacturers ensure the reliability and performance of their metallic components.

 Can you identify an unknown metal alloy?
Yes. Our laboratory can identify unknown metals or alloys by determining their chemical composition and microstructure.

Using advanced analytical techniques, our experts can determine the type of alloy and compare it with known material grades.