Alloy Identification
Since the Bronze Age, alloys have played an important role in human life. Until now, the application of alloys has become an integral part of our daily life. Many modern alloys are mixtures of various metals. For example, shape memory alloys, self-healing alloys, bulk metallic glasses, high-entropy alloys and advanced thermoelectric alloys all contain five or more elemental constituents.
Alloy identification is an essential part of materials science and engineering, and plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and performance of materials used in a variety of applications. Alfa Chemistry is a trusted supplier with the ability to provide customers with high-quality alloy identification services. Our services offer various advantages, including fast turnaround times, competitive pricing, and customized solutions to meet your specific requirements. If you need reliable alloy identification services, please feel free to contact us.
Our Identification Methods
Our identification methods include, but are not limited to the following.
- Optical Emission Spectrometry (OES)
OES is a reliable and widely used analytical technique that plays a key role in alloy identification. It is used to determine the elemental composition of various metals and alloys. The types of samples that can be analyzed by OES include, but are not limited to, bolts, tubes, wires and plates in the metal processing industry.
- X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
XRF is an elemental analysis technique that provides quantitative chemical information. It also acts as a fast, accurate and non-destructive technique for the identification and detection of alloy compositions. The sample of the alloy being analyzed is irradiated by X-rays or gamma rays, resulting in the excitation of core-level electrons to the excited state. The radiative decay of these electrons from the excited states back to their respective ground states results in the emission of fluorescent or "secondary" X-rays that are characteristic of the energy levels of each atomic species and thus serve as a spectroscopic fingerprint for each element present in the sample [1].
- Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
EDS is a chemical characterization method for the elemental analysis of solid materials. In this method, an electron beam strikes on the surface of the alloy sample. The energy of the beam is usually in the range of 10-20 keV, which causes X-rays to be emitted from the sample. The number and energy of the X-rays can be measured by an energy dispersive spectrometer to determine the elemental composition of the alloy sample.
Our Identification Capabilities
Alfa Chemistry has the capability to analyze several types of alloys, including but not limited to:
Nickel Alloys
Aluminum Alloys
Titanium Alloys
Magnesium Alloys
Copper Alloys
Tungsten Alloys
Precious Alloys
Cast Irons
Stainless Steels
Tool Steels
Zinc Alloys
Superalloys
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Our Advantages
- Expertise and Experience: Alfa Chemistry has a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who have extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of alloy identification.
- Timely Delivery: Alfa Chemistry understands the importance of timely delivery and strives to ensure that customers receive their results in a timely manner.
- Quality Service: Alfa Chemistry is committed to providing the highest quality service to our customers. We have a team of professionals available to answer any questions or concerns our customers may have.
- Cost Reduction: Alfa Chemistry offers the most comprehensive services at the best prices to help our customers save money reasonably.
Reference
- Simon, A. H. Sputter Processing. Handbook of Thin Film Deposition. 2012: 55-88.