Decscription
Test Method
Test Name
Cost per test($)
Melt flow rate
ASTM D1238
Standard test method for melt flow rates of thermoplastics by extrusion
plastometer
100
Volatiles
Polytest method
Volatiles by loss on drying
75
Moisture
ASTM D7191
Standard test method for determination of moisture in plastics by relative humidity sensor
100
Bulk density
ASTM D1895
Standard test methods for apparent density, bulk factor, and pourability of plastics materials
80
Specific gravity
Polytest method
Gas pycometer specific gravity
50
Ash content
ASTM D5630
Standard test method for ash content in plastics
35
Hardness
ASTM D2240
Standard test method for rubber property – Durometer hardness
75
Optical microscopy
As needed
Test method developed per customer request
Call for quote
X-R-F
As needed
Test method developed per customer request
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HPLC-MS
As needed
Test method developed per customer request
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FTIR analysis
As needed
Test method developed per customer request
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UV-Vis analysis
As needed
Test method developed per customer request
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NIR analysis
As needed
Test method developed per customer request
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Total nitrogen content
Polytest method
Elemental analysis of nitrogen by combustion
45
IV
ASTM D5225
Standard test method for measuring solution viscosity of polymers with a differential viscometer
350