Physical characterization and polymer properties

Having a detailed understanding of the behavior of plastic materials is crucial when you are assessing the suitability of using a material in a specific application, under specific conditions. The data sheet specifications provided by material suppliers can be useful to get a first indication of a material’s behavior, or to make a preliminary comparison between different grades of materials. However, at some point, you will need to know the exact material properties under conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) similar to the conditions for that specific application. We have characterization expertise in the following areas:

• Mechanical behavior
• Rheological behavior
• Thermal properties
• Electrical properties
• Optical properties
• Flammability
• Chemical resistance
• UV and thermal stability