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
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Mechanical testings: Product damage analyses
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:
Contact us so we can discuss your individual requirements. |
| Standard(s): | various |
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| Equipment: | GC-MS / FT-IR (alternative: DSC) |
Contact: Ronny Wirz +41 32 644-2052 E-mail
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. |
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| Equipment: | Analytical balance (Mettler Toledo XS205DU) / rotary microtome (Leica RM 2165) / reflux condenser with round-bottom flask and heating hood. |
Contact: Fabrizio Bigolin +41 32 644-2023 E-mail
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. |
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| Equipment: | Bunsen burner / laboratory muffle furnace Nabertherm |
Contact: Fabrizio Bigolin +41 32 644-2023 E-mail