Your needs: analyze the microstructure of your material
Material microstructure analysis is a critical characterization technique that reveals the internal structure, grain boundaries, phase composition, and defects within materials at the microscopic scale.
Our microstructure analysis laboratory specializes in comprehensive material characterization for failure investigation, quality control, and R&D applications across metals, polymers, ceramics, and composite materials.
Why analyze the microstructure of a material?
The knowledge of the microstructure of a material is a very important parameter in the development and production of a new product or an existing product with new anomalies.
Indeed, in the case of a material failure (metallic, ceramic, polymer or glass), it is important to determine the microstructure of the part in order to understand the origin of the failure.
In this case, the FILAB laboratory implements several techniques to study and determine the microstructure of a material.
Our solutions: characterize the microstructure of a material with state-of-the-art tools
Our material structure analysis techniques
Validation of the conformity of a material within the framework of a failure expertise
Presence of impurities by ICP-MS/MS
Determination of the grain size by granulometry
Determination of the granulometric distribution by laser granulometry and sieving
Analysis of crystalline phases by XRD
Determination and verification of the microstructure by SEM-EDX
Structural characterization of a polymer
Why choose FILAB for material microstructure analysis?
Within the FILAB laboratory, we have dedicated an entire department to materials expertise. Thus, our PhD students and specialized engineers have a highly qualified know-how for this type of analysis. In addition, our 5200m² analytical park includes no less than 3 SEM-EDX, including 2 FEG (1 SEM-FEG-EDX and 1 SEM-FEG with EDX and EBSD probe) which allow us to offer you reliable and fast results at competitive prices.
FAQ
Microstructure analysis reveals grain size, phase distribution, porosity, inclusions, precipitates, and defect structures that influence material properties like strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance.
Sample requirements vary by technique. SEM analysis requires samples as small as 5x5mm, while optical microscopy may need larger sections.
Yes, microstructure analysis is essential in failure analysis to identify manufacturing defects, improper heat treatment, or material degradation.
Aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and electronics industries rely heavily on microstructure characterization.
