Analytical development for the chemical industry and surface treatment
Your need: carry out analytical development for surface treatment
By making it possible to modify the surface physical and chemical properties, surface treatments give materials a specific appearance and distinctive characteristics.
Depending on the nature of the surface treatment, as well as that of the substrate that will receive this coating, the different production processes vary according to the technique used. In particular, we distinguish:
- surface treatments obtained by wet processes: electroplating, chemical deposition, immersion deposition in molten metal, …
- surface treatments obtained by dry processes: spraying, hardfacing, chemical vapor deposition CVD, physical vapor deposition PVD, …
- surface treatments obtained by conversion: anodic oxidation, phosphating, sulfiding, …
In all cases, a high degree of surface preparation is required in order to optimally achieve the expected properties of the surface treatment.
In the case of electroplating, the parts thus prepared are then immersed in baths that make it possible, by applying an electric current, to obtain a metallic deposit on their surfaces. The quality of the resulting deposit depends in particular on the chemical composition of the bath, which requires continuous monitoring of its evolution in order to ensure control of the surface treatment process. These checks and tests require the development of specific analytical methods validated according to suitable standards (AFNOR, ICH, VICH…).
The FILAB laboratory supports you in the analytical development of surface treatment
To develop a specific analytical method, FILAB draws on the expertise of its top specialists.
Our research and analytical development laboratory handles every stage involved in developing an analysis method:
- Literature review, methodology definition
- Selection of the technique and analytical method
- Feasibility study
- Isolation of the analyte
- Surface treatment bath analysis
- Purification
- Development of the analysis method
- Verification of parameters
- Analytical optimization
- Analytical validation
- Implementation of a dedicated operating procedure
Then, depending on your needs, FILAB can also provide analytical validation of your method.
As a training organization, FILAB can support you in transferring an analytical method within your own laboratory through tailor-made training services. The goal: to provide you with a robust turnkey analytical method!
Surface treatment refers to a range of techniques used to modify the properties of a material's surface, generally with the aim of improving its performance or appearance. In the chemical industry, surface treatment is used for a wide range of applications, including corrosion resistance, wear protection, adhesion, lubrication and decoration.
Surface treatments can be carried out using a variety of methods such as electroplating, phosphating, anodizing, chemical conversion, vacuum deposition, cathodic sputtering, electrocoating...
The choice of surface treatment method will depend on the properties of the base material and the requirements of the final application. For example, some surface treatments may be more suitable for metals, while others may be more appropriate for plastics or ceramics. In order to determine the ideal surface treatment and process for its application, it is recommended to develop a specific analytical method.
In general, the main objective of surface treatment in the chemical industry is to improve the quality and durability of finished products or to meet certain regulatory requirements.
In the chemical industry, an analytical method is a procedure or protocol that makes it possible to measure and analyze the physico-chemical properties of a sample. Analytical methods can be developed to characterize raw materials, intermediate products and finished products, as well as to monitor and control production processes.
Analytical methods are used in many areas of the chemical industry, such as pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, polymer manufacturing or the production of metals and alloys. They are essential to ensure product quality, improve production processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.
They can be developed in-house by the company itself or by a contract laboratory such as FILAB. Analytical methods must be validated according to suitable standards (AFNOR, ICH, VICH...) and their performance must be regularly checked to ensure their reliability and accuracy.
In the context of a surface treatment process, developing a turnkey analytical method is particularly important because the quality of the resulting coating depends in particular on the chemical composition of the bath.
The composition must be monitored continuously to ensure control of the surface treatment process. To do this, it is necessary to put in place regular checks and tests, which require the development of a specific analytical method for the chemical industry. This approach ensures:
- accurate and reliable results
- compliance with industry standards.
By working with Filab, companies can benefit from the expertise and experience of qualified professionals to develop effective analytical methods that meet the specific needs of their surface treatment process.
