Laboratory for X-Ray Diffraction Analysis

[Guest102023]

Any recommendations?

I have some corrosion scale samples that require XRD to determine the compounds. Some are quite messy interms of contamination by insulation, water, etc.

"If you don't have time to do the job right the first time, when are you going to find time to repair it?"

 

[Maui]

You could try Camet Research, Inc. in Goleta, CA:

http://camet-lab.com/corrosion_analysis.html

Maui

 

[CoryPad]

Contact your nearest branch of Element and Exova, they will either have the technique or be able to send samples to a sister division that does.

 

[kjell123898]

hi,

In order to do a proper XRD analysis you are required to remove all corroded and foreign particles onto the surface prior to XRD check, if not you will get totally wrong chemical analysis record

Kjell Grønvold

 

[EdStainless]

He wants analysis of the deposits, hence XRD for actual compound identification.
As much as some of the labs can be tough to work with Element may be your best bet because they can send it to a lab in their system that is familiar with this work.

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[mrfailure]

Note that samples for XRD first are evaluated by EDS to identify elements. The lab then uses that identification in matching to an XRD library of compounds.