Testing and Characterisation
CIDETEC offers a comprehensive portfolio of characterisation and testing services in the fields of coatings, surfaces and materials.
We rely on state-of-the-art equipment and over twenty-five years of proven experience in research and industrial services.
Why CIDETEC?
Because in addition to having the most advanced technical means for testing and characterisation, we have a highly qualified multidisciplinary team capable of identifying, interpreting and analysing the data needed to determine the root cause of any issue, advise the client, and provide the solution that best fits their needs.
CIDETEC is at the forefront of surface engineering technologies. We specialise in coatings, surface treatments and materials. Thanks to this strong technological position, we continuously support quality control of raw materials, semi-finished products and finished goods using standardised techniques and cutting-edge equipment that enables extremely low detection limits.
What do we offer?
Physical-chemical analysis
Quality control of raw materials, electrolytes and products:
- Chemical characterisation and composition of materials and coatings (GDOES, EDX)
- Coating control and analysis
- Chemical analysis of solutions and electrolytes
- Glass transition temperature
Surface Evaluation
Measurement of surface properties of any type of materials and coatings.
- Topography
- Roughness
- Adherence
- Conductivity
- Conductivity
- Gloss and colour
- Wetting
Metallographic Evaluation
Studies of the microstructure of materials to evaluate the quality of the material, the heat or surface treatment applied, as well as the morphology of cracks, fractures and corrosions, among other phenomena.
- Coating thickness
- Failure analysis in service
- Macro- and microstructural characterisation of materials and coatings
- Technical support on suitability of different materials for specific uses
- Corrosion studies, including root cause and extent
Corrosion resistance testing
Evaluation of the corrosion behaviour of metals, alloys and coatings, as well as verification of corrosion protection measures:
- Corrosion mechanisms (Rp, EIS, LEIS, SKP)
- Accelerated corrosion tests (neutral salt spray, acetic salt spray, copper-accelerated salt spray and filiform corrosion). Laboratory accredited by ENAC
- Immersion corrosion tests
- Chemical resistance
- Condensation tests
- Ageing tests (SUNTEST)
- Cyclic corrosion tests
- Detection of galvanic coupling using zero-resistance ammeter
Corrosion engineering
- Analysis of in-service behaviour of materials and coatings
- Expert advice on material selection and design of protection systems
- Prediction of in-service performance supported by accelerated and combined testing
- Failure analysis due to corrosion phenomena
- Study of galvanic compatibility between materials in various environments
- Development of non-standard corrosion tests, tailored to client requirements, on real samples or components, including combined static or dynamic solicitations
Tribological testing
Evaluation of the tribological behaviour of materials and coatings against wear in dry, lubricated and corrosive environments:
- Wear and friction tests
- TABER abrasion tests
- Tribocorrosion tests
Mechanical Testing
Characterisation of the mechanical behaviour of materials and coatings under mechanical, thermal and environmental loads (strength, ductility, toughness, etc.):
- Hardness and microhardness
- Tensile testing
- Impact bending tests (Charpy)
- Scratch test
- High-pressure wash resistance of coatings (Karcher test)
Level 3 services: non-destructive testing for the aeronautical sector
Applicable at any stage of the production process:
- Liquid penetrant testing
- Magnetic particle testing
- Nital etch inspection
- Barkhausen noise analysis
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