Chemical Analysis

In the alchemy of metallurgy, chemical testing emerges as the sorcerer's tool, deftly unraveling elemental secrets, deciphering the fortitude against corrosion, and ensuring the alchemical harmony of alloys.

With high-cost, sophisticated spectrometers such as Optical Emission, Glow Discharge, X-Ray Fluorescence, UV-Visible, Atomic Absorption, Gas Chromatographs, Inductively Coupled Plasma, and a full-fledged Wet Analysis Laboratory, ELCA offers comprehensive elemental analysis from ppb level to 100% under one roof. High precision and accuracy are ensured using International Certified Reference Materials. ELCA conducts competent wet analysis of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, refractory materials, ceramics, minerals, and ferroalloys, detecting impurities and trace elements with expertise.

Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS): The sensitivity of Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption (GFAA) allows for elemental analysis at ppm and sub-ppm levels, particularly useful for detecting residuals in metals and low boiling point tramp elements in aerospace alloys.

Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer (ICP): ICP uses high-temperature argon plasma to reduce matrix effects, providing straight-line calibrations and low sample weight analysis with detection limits in the parts per billion range.

Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES): OES facilitates the rapid quantitative determination of various alloys, including steels, cast irons, and non-ferrous alloys, with simple sample preparation and fast results.

X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF): XRF provides non-destructive analysis of elemental composition in materials, offering rapid, accurate results for both qualitative and quantitative assessments.

Elemental Analysis by Spectrometry and by Wet Analysis

Ferrous materials like Steels, Cast Iron, etc.

Titanium Alloys

Copper Alloys

Aluminum Alloys

Cobalt Alloys

Special Purpose Alloys (Monel, Hastelloy, Inconel, Stellite Nichrome)

Lead, Tin, Silver, Zinc, Magnesium, Alloys, etc.

Elemental Analysis by
x-ray fluorescence spectrometry

RoHS Screening

Coating Thickness

Minerals and Ores

Purity of Metals

Non-Destructive and Quick Grade Identification

Positive Material Identification Tests ( PMI )

PMI using ED-XRF Portable Spectrometer (Analysis without Carbon)

PMI Using Spark Emission Portable Spectrometer (Analysis with Carbon)

Phthalates by ICP, UV-Vis, GCMS, AAS, OES

RoHS Screening and Verification

Screening for Pb, Hg, Cd, Total Br and Total Cr by XRF

Verification tests for Pb, Hg, Cd, PBB, PBDE, CR+6

Special Tests

Analysis of Gases in Metals (Oxygen, Hydrogen and Nitrogen)

Ferroxyl Test as per ASTM A-300

Fe Concentration

Ash %

Density for sintered metals & other metals

Volatile Matter

Mass of Coating

pH tests

Combustion Carbon and Sulfur Determination: This method is the most accurate for determining carbon and sulfur in metals, ores, or powders, complementing ICP or OES for full chemical analysis.

RoHS Compliance Testing: ELCA offers testing programs to meet RoHS Directive requirements, ensuring products contain restricted substances within permissible limits without compromising functionality.

Classical Wet Methods and Spectrometers: Analysis of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, refractory materials, ceramics, minerals, and ferroalloys using techniques like LECO.

Other Services: pH value determination, elemental analysis of various materials, moisture and ash content analysis, material certification, and on-site positive material identification (PMI).

ELCA Laboratories provides a wide range of chemical analysis services, ensuring high precision, compliance with standards, and comprehensive material evaluation.

With our comprehensive range of tests and adherence to international standards, we are equipped to meet the testing requirements of a wide variety of industries, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance.

Our Material Testing Labs are present in Navi Mumbai, Pune & Kolhapur