Investment in hyphenated TGA and FTIR technologies
Further enhancing BASEC’s laboratory capability
BASEC invests in Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy technologies to further strengthen testing capabilities in support of the worldwide cable industry.
TGA is a thermal investigation tool which enables the BASEC team of in-house chemists to assess the physical changes in polymer material masses and identify chemical decomposition patterns.
The hyphenated system is coupled with the FTIR analysis tool, which works by scanning the samples, being assessed, with an infrared light to map, fingerprint and quantify the chemical properties of said sample. This advanced method of analysis considers the way in which material-bonds absorb light, depending on their composition this typically occurs at varying frequencies, and thus enables the determination of the sample’s molecular structures.
Testing services include:
- Polymer matching and characterisation
- Comparative analysis of polymer samples
- Confirmation of materials and variation types
- Identification of plasticisers – using the IR spectrum e.g. fire retardant, anti-oxidant % content
- Weight loss, derivative and chemical contamination assessment
- Quantitation and identification of evolved gases
- Predictive material performance
To take advantage of these newly added services, contact the team today to discuss your needs and test requirements in detail
