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Why is X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Used to Identify Materials?
X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) is a powerful and versatile technique used to identify, characterize, and quantify the crystalline phases in a material. It is a non-destructive form of testing that can analyze the structure, composition, and properties of materials down to...
How to Identify Beryllium Copper Using LIBS
Beryllium copper is used in a wide variety of applications, from aerospace to industrial manufacturing. It has many desirable characteristics that make it an ideal material choice. But, due to its composition and properties, beryllium copper can be difficult to...
Scrap Metal Recycling 101 – A Complete Metal Scrapper’s Guide
You can’t turn anything you touch into gold, unless your name is King Midas. But believe it or not, you can help save the environment by turning junk into cash through scrap metal recycling. Perhaps you’ve heard about scrap metal recycling many times before. Maybe...
Scrap Metal Tips & Tricks: Top 5 Tips For Finding Scrap Metal And Maximizing Value
Collecting scrap metal can be an enjoyable and rewarding endeavor. Whether you're in it for the money or just as a hobby, there are some scrap metal tips and tricks that can help you maximize your efforts. This article will discuss five of the best scrap metal tips...
What is Positive Material Identification?
Positive Material Identification or PMI for short is the process of sorting out the composition or constituent elements of a material (typically metals). This method employs both a qualitative and quantitative approach to the evaluation of alloys. PMI is a...
LIBS vs OES – A Comparison of PMI Technologies
Many industries rely on LIBS and OES technologies to verify the integrity of materials and prevent catastrophes. Find out the benefits and limitations of both technologies and determine which equipment is right for you.
Aircraft Manufacturer Quality Control Process Implementation
An aircraft parts manufacturer contacted Verichek Technical Services (VTS) about having problems with their internal inspection procedures that had shut down their production facility. A number of defective parts had made it through their Quality Control process and...
ARC-MET8000 & PMI-Master Smart Comparison
The Arc-Met was such an effective metal analyzer that Oxford engineers used it as the building block the PMI-MASTER Smart. Find out which metal analyzer is best for you.
What Does Calibrating a Spectrometer Do?
Spectrometers are no different than any other type of machine. Just as you regularly take your car into the shop for oil changes and inspections, your spectrometer requires regular maintenance and care to continue to function at an optimal level. From a financial...
The 4 Most Important Parts of a Spectrometer
Spectrometers are like any other complicated mechanical equipment. Regular maintenance and repair extends the life of a spectrometer, but the equipment is not going to last forever. While your spectrometer isn’t going to work forever, you can make it last a lot longer...
Learn How Periodical Maintenance & Calibration Will Save You Money
OES MAINTENANCE & CALIBRATION: