Laboratory Characterization Techniques

Laboratory characterization techniques for chemical analysis, trace analysis, surface analysis, structure elucidation, and microscopy.

Intertek materials characterization experts employ a customer-centric consultative approach. We guide you through the breadth of analytical techniques and will answer your questions. Our experts interpret the analytical spectral data for you based on their in-depth experience and our large sets of spectral libraries. You can count on short lead times and complete confidentiality throughout this process.

Expertise and focus in materials laboratory characterization: 

• Chemical Analysis 
• Trace Analysis 
• Surface Analysis 
• Structure Elucidation (NMR)
• Microscopy 

Characterization technical capabilities include: 

• AFM – Atomic force microscopy
• CLSRM – Confocal Laser Scanning Raman
• EDX – Energy Dispersive X-Ray
• EI – Electron Ionization
• ELISA - Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
• ESI – Electrospray Ionization
• ESI-MS – ESI Mass Spectrometry
• FPA – Focal Plane Array Detection
• FTIR – Fourier Transform Infrared
• GC/GC-MS – Gas Chromatography
• GPC – Gel Permeation Chromatography, Hgh Temperature
• HPLC/UPLC – Liquid Chromatography
• HR-MS – High Resolution MS
• LC/LC-MS – Liquid Chromatography
• MALDI, MALDI-TOF – Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption
• MS – Mass Spectrometry
• MS/MS – Tandem Mass Spectrometry
• NMR – Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
• Raman – Raman Spectroscopy
• SEC – Size Exclusion Chromatography
• SEM – Scanning Electron Microscopy
• TEM – Transmission Electron Microscopy
• TOF-SIMS – Time-of-Flight SIMS
• UV-Vis-NIR – Ultra Violet to Near Infrared
• XPS/ESCA – X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
• Analytical Laboratory Services Listing A-Z 

Find out more about our technical capabilities and their applications.  

Contact us to see how Intertek can help your organization with Laboratory Characterization Techniques.