Polymer & petrochemical
Polymer properties are broadly divided into several classes based on the scale
at which the property is defined as well as upon its physical basis. The most basic
property of a polymer is the identity of its constituent monomers. A second set
of properties, known as microstructure, essentially describe the arrangement of
these monomers within the polymer at the scale of a single chain.
These basic structural properties play a major role in determining bulk physical
properties of the polymer, which describe how the polymer behaves as a continuous
macroscopic material
Chemical properties, at the nano-scale, describe how the chains interact through
various physical forces. At the macro-scale, they describe how the bulk polymer
interacts with other chemicals and solvents.
RMRC offers a complete range of analysis for polymers, and composites. These materials
can be found in a wide variety of industries, including medical devices, sporting
goods, toys, industrial products, construction materials, consumer goods and more
We have extensive experience in polymer and plastic analysis and processing. Our
polymer and plastic testing experts have investigated a wide range of polymeric
materials, including:
thermoplastics, thermosets, Elastomers, high-performance polymers, specialty polymers,
composites, adhesives & sealants, paints & coatings
We use analytical instrumentation such as FTIR, Vicat, Optical Microscopy, MFI,
SEM/EDS, DSC, XPS, Shore hardness.
Our polymer testing capabilities range from obtaining basic information to more
detailed and structurally specific results. Depending on our clients' needs, we
can offer a strategic combination of physical and chemical testing to answer specific
questions.
Physical properties analysis includes:
tensile properties, adhesive strength, compressibility, cross-sectional multiple
layer-film thickness, thermal properties (including glass transition, melting point,
thermal expansion and crystallinity)