Polymers

At the RMS Foundation we can offer you the following services in the area of polymer testing:

Please also note the following services from other categories

Polymer composition

Description:

Polymers are complex materials with specific properties and often consist of a multitude of chemical compounds. We gladly help you answering your specific questions:

 

  • Identification of polymers, polymer components or polymer particles
  • Ageing of polymers
  • Quantification of polymer components (e.g. plasticizers etc.)
  • and others...

 

Contact us so we can discuss your individual requirements.

Standard(s): various
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Equipment: GC-MS / FT-IR (alternative: DSC)

 

 

Determination of the degree of crosslinking on polyethylene (PE-X) pipes and fittings

Description: Method for evaluating the degree of crosslinking in pipes and fittings made of crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) by determining the gel content by means of solvent extraction. The mass of a test specimen taken from a pipe or fitting is measured before and after its immersion in a solvent for a specified time. The degree of crosslinking is expressed as a percentage by mass of the insoluble material.
Standard(s):
  • DIN EN ISO 10147
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Equipment: Analytical balance (Mettler Toledo XS205DU) / rotary microtome (Leica RM 2165) / reflux condenser with round-bottom flask and heating hood.

 

 

Residue on ignition determination on polymers

Description: Determination of the ash or ash residue of polymers as well as the textile glass and mineral filler content of glass-fiber-reinforced plastics by means of ashing or calcination processes.
Standard(s):
  • DIN EN ISO 3451-1
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Equipment: Bunsen burner / laboratory muffle furnace Nabertherm

 

 

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