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# Expertise of failures by SEM in laboratory

## Would you like to analyze your failures using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)?

### What is a failure?

To begin with, a failure is a deterioration of the product. It may be linked, among other things, to the manufacturing process, the application environment, or the method of use.

In addition, a failure can affect a number of parameters. Indeed, it impacts the reliability, strength and performance of the product or material. Furthermore, failures are manifested by:

- [Part breakage](https://filab.fr/paroles-d-expert/metallurgie-fonderie-automobile/filab-etudie-les-mecanismes-de-rupture-des-pieces.md)
- [Corrosion mechanism](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/laboratory-expertise-and-analysis-of-corrosion.md)
- [Adhesion defect](https://filab.fr/paroles-d-expert/metallurgie-fonderie-automobile/filab-vous-accompagne-dans-les-problematiques-d-adhesion.md)
- [Presence of contamination](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination.md)
- [Material wear](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures/laboratory-analysis-wear.md)
- [Premature aging](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-material-testing/filab-accelerated-ageing-test-laboratory.md)…

### Why analyze a failure by SEM?

First of all, failure analysis requires the implementation of a methodological approach in order to identify the nature and origin of the defect. Then, in a second step, corrective actions must be put in place.

For this purpose, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is a reference technique in failure analysis investigations. It is an electron microscopy technique that makes it possible to determine the surface structure as well as the morphology of a material, and even certain of its chemical properties.

## FILAB supports you in failure analysis by SEM

Through our three levels of services: analysis, expertise and R&D support, FILAB assists companies across all sectors with failure analysis by SEM. To do this, FILAB provides its clients with the know-how and experience of its team, as well as a 2,100 m² analytical facility equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

Moreover, the FILAB laboratory has significant experience in **developing specific methods** for failure analysis by SEM**.**

## Examples of services

Study of [fracture surfaces by SEM](https://filab.fr/paroles-d-expert/metallurgie-fonderie-automobile/filab-etudie-les-mecanismes-de-rupture-des-pieces.md)

Study of morphological failures (porosity, roughness, ...) by SEM

Study of corrosion phenomena by SEM

Characterization of surface defects: [adhesion issues](https://filab.fr/paroles-d-expert/metallurgie-fonderie-automobile/filab-vous-accompagne-dans-les-problematiques-d-adhesion.md), [identification of residual contamination](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination.md) (lubricants, [washing residues](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/laboratory-analysis-residue-characterization.md), ...)

Weld inspection by SEM

[Failure analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures.md)