Laboratory Analysis and Expertise of steels - Metallurgical expertise
Our laboratory is an expert in metallurgy and alloy analysis, particularly steel, and offers its expertise to analyze the chemical composition and verify the grades of metal alloys.
Your requirement: conduct a steel analysis and expert assessment
What is steel?
Classification of steels according to the EN 10027 standard
In Europe, steels are classified according to EN 10027-1 and -2 into four main families:
- Non-alloy steels for general purposes (Iron + C)
- Special non-alloy steels (heat treatment, malleability, weldability, etc.)
- Low-alloy steels (addition ≤ 5% of elements such as Mn, Cr, Mo, Ni, etc.)
- High-alloy steels (including stainless and high-speed steels)
FILAB laboratory helps you identify steel grades in compliance with these classifications.
The different types of steel
Non-alloy steels
Alloy steels
Stainless steels
Special steels
Steel composition analysis: essential quality control
Analyzing the chemical composition of steel makes it possible to verify the presence and concentration of essential alloying elements, such as tungsten, chromium and molybdenum, thereby ensuring material compliance for safety- and performance-critical applications.
FILAB laboratory, specialist in metallurgical analysis and steel analysis
FILAB laboratory provides several hundred clients with steel analysis and expert assessment services, some of which are performed under COFRAC ISO 17025 accreditation.
FILAB laboratory offers its experience and specialized expertise in metallurgical analysis to assess the quality of your steels or determine their grade.
Our steel analysis methods
We use advanced analytical techniques, such as spectrometry and ICP analysis, to accurately determine the chemical composition of steels. These methods measure the content of individual elements and ensure material quality.
Our technical resources
C, H, O, N, S elemental analyzers
Elemental analyzers
Carbon, Sulfur (C/S)
Elemental analyzers
Nitrogen, Oxygen and Hydrogen (N \/ O \/ H)
Spark emission spectrometry SEO
ICP-AES and ICP-MS elemental analysis techniques
SEM
With a team of materials experts and a state-of-the-art analytical facility, FILAB laboratory offers metallic materials analysis services, particularly for steels, to support you with your industrial challenges.
Metallographic examination of steel
Weld analysis on steel
Fracture surface analysis on steel
Aging study (corrosion phenomenon, surface degradation, etc.) on steel
Measurement of coating thickness on steel metal parts
Corrosion resistance study on steel
Surface analysis and characterization (roughness, defects, etc.) on steel
Why perform steel analysis and testing?
Our metal analysis
Our accreditations
The FILAB laboratory is accredited by COFRAC (French Accreditation Committee) – Laboratories section – for its departments covering Chemistry, Metallurgy, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Expertise, Materials Expertise and Environment, in the following fields:
✔️ Physicochemical analysis of metallic materials
✔️ Physicochemical analysis of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products
✔️ Physicochemical analysis of medical devices, medical equipment, and chemical and biological products
Available scope No. 1-1793
This Nadcap accreditation notably covers:
✔️ Chemical analysis (ICP-OES) of critical metal alloys
(Al, Fe, Ni, Ti)
✔️ Metallography
International recognition that confirms our commitment to quality and reliability for the most demanding applications, particularly in the aerospace industry.
FAQ
It depends on the type of steel, but the most common elements are:
Iron (Fe), Carbon (C), Chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni), Manganese (Mn), Molybdenum (Mo), Silicon (Si), Vanadium (V), Tungsten (W), Phosphorus (P), Sulfur (S), Copper (Cu), Nitrogen (N)...
Receipt of raw material without a certificate
Production line issue (hardness, weldability, corrosion…)
Investigation after breakage or premature wear
Compliance check before delivery or critical assembly
Supplier or process change validation
Solid parts, bars, sheets, plates
Chips or powders
Residues or deposits on a part
Cut or machined samples
The laboratory adapts sample preparation to the shape and quantity available.
Yes, but appropriate preparation is required to remove oxidized or contaminated layers. This ensures a representative measurement of the base material.
Yes, under certain conditions. It is possible to locally sample a fusion zone or HAZ to analyze the chemical changes induced by welding.
