Quick accredited identification of foreign material - minimizes production downtime
Contaminating particles in a production line can appear without notice, resulting in a costly stop in activities. We identify the contaminant quickly so your production can continue.
Contamination is an occasional but critical challenge in the production of e.g. pharmaceuticals and food. When unknown materials disrupt your processes, immediate action is required to identify the source and minimize the delay. Our team of specialists and analytical laboratories are ready to provide fast and precise contaminant identification. We understand how critical production downtimes are for your business, which is why we prioritize speed and accuracy in our services.
We can identify a wide range materials and contaminants, including polymers, rubbers, oils, metals and metal alloys – all without introducing additional pollution.
DANAK accreditation
The Danish Technological Institute is accredited by the national accreditation body in Denmark (DANAK) to investigate and identify unknown material. Our analysis services are fast, impartial, and based on established methods providing results of the highest quality.
Read more about our DANAK accreditation below
How can we help you?
- We can identify unknown material on a surface, embedded in other material, or in liquids
- We can make structural and chemical comparisons between samples
- We can identify micro and nanostructures
- We can identify the distribution of e.g. nanoparticles and microparticles
- We can map if a material contains e.g. air pockets or foreign particles on the outer surface
Our methods
In our characterization laboratories, we perform different types of investigations depending on your specific case. We can:
Visualize surface structure and provide information on the composition and distribution of elements
using scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX).
Provide precise answers regarding the appearance of your material beneath the surface and identify inner defects
using an ion beam electron microscope (FIB-SEM) and/or micro computed tomography (Micro-CT)
Identify the material
using infra-red spectroscopy or X-ray diffraction.
Help identify the particle through comparison between samples
using refractive index measurements.
We will always find the best solutions suited for you and combine the needed techniques to answer your questions. Contact Kenneth Haugshøj at +45 7220 3304 or keh@dti.dk for more information about our services within identification of contaminants.