Chemical Analysis Services UK
Chemical analysis services at LPD Lab Services start with the question you need answered – the concentration of an element, the identity of an unknown chemical, or the formulation of a product. The need for chemical analysis can arise from a wide variety of situations, from product specification and quality control through to failure investigation and new product development. LPD Lab Services is an independent, UKAS-accredited analytical laboratory based in Blackburn, East Lancashire, and our team of dedicated specialist technical staff have access to many chemical and materials analysis techniques and can advise you on how best to address your requirements in a cost-effective and reliable way.
Chemical Analysis for Solids, Liquids and Gases
Chemical analysis covers a range of techniques and an even broader range of sample types and sources. Analysis may involve a particular technique or a combination of methods, and samples can be solids, liquids or gases. Our highly experienced staff are skilled in using the wide array of tools and techniques to produce results targeted to the customer’s requirements. This can range from a simple request to quantify the concentration of an element or chemical, through to solving a specific problem or supporting a development project.
Chemical Analysis Techniques at LPD Lab Services
A range of the chemical analytical techniques available at LPD Lab Services can be found here, including FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), FTIR Microscopy, GC (gas chromatography), GC-MS, Pyrolysis GC-MS, gas analysis GC-TCD-FID, HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography), IC (ion chromatography), XRF (X-ray fluorescence), UV/Vis (ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy), NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance), TGA (thermogravimetric analysis), DSC (differential scanning calorimetry), Karl Fischer (water content titration), ICP-MS (inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry) and AAS (atomic absorption spectroscopy). Together these techniques cover molecular identification, elemental and trace metal analysis, volatile and dissolved compound separation, thermal characterisation and water content determination – so the right combination of methods can be selected for virtually any chemical question.
Typical Applications of Chemical Analysis
A small example of the chemical analysis work we can do is:
- Product / process control and validation
- Identification and elimination of contaminants
- Analysis of adhesives, coatings, adhesion promoters and coupling agents
- Analysis of binders and fillers.
- Wet chemical, gravimetric and titration analysis.
- Water and moisture contents.
- Trace metal analysis by AAS or ICP-MS.
- Pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and organic molecular analysis.
- Aspects of RoHS testing.
Product Deformulation, Unknown Chemicals and Problem Solving
As well as routine chemical analysis, LPD Lab Services is frequently called on for product analysis and problem-solving work that demands a forensic chemistry approach, including:
- Chemical Product Deformulation and Reformulation – establishing what a product is made of, and how it is made
- Determination of plastic / polymer types and degradation temperatures with TGA, DSC or pyrolysis GCMS
- Extractables and leachables analysis for chemicals and materials in different applications
- Identification of unknown chemicals and detergents
- Corrosion and Oxidation investigations
Practical Interpretation of Chemical Analysis Results
Our industrial science and engineering backgrounds mean that practical, context-oriented interpretation of the results and conclusions is included as a matter of course, giving customers the information they need to act with confidence. A range of specific associated skills is also available at LPD Lab Services, so the chemical analysis you commission sits within a wider capability covering materials analysis, problem solving and consultancy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chemical Analysis Services
What is chemical analysis and what can it tell you?
Chemical analysis is the process of determining the chemical composition of a sample. At LPD Lab Services in Blackburn, East Lancashire, it can range from a simple request to quantify the concentration of an element or chemical, through to identifying unknown chemicals, deformulating a product, or supporting a development project.
What sample types can be tested in chemical analysis?
Samples can be solids, liquids or gases. Chemical analysis covers a wide range of sample types and sources, and the right combination of techniques is selected to suit the sample and the question being asked.
Which chemical analysis techniques does LPD Lab Services use?
Our team uses FTIR and FTIR microscopy for molecular identification, gas chromatography (GC and GC-MS) and HPLC for separating and identifying compounds, XRF, ICP-MS and AAS for elemental and trace metal analysis, IC for ionic species, UV/Vis for concentration, NMR for molecular structure, TGA and DSC for thermal behaviour, and Karl Fischer titration for water and moisture contents.
Can you identify an unknown chemical or product formulation?
Yes. We carry out the identification of unknown chemicals and detergents, and chemical product deformulation and reformulation, establishing what a product is made of. Results are accompanied by practical, context-oriented interpretation so you can act with confidence.
Request a Quote for Chemical Analysis Services
If you need chemical analysis for a product, process or problem, please contact LPD Lab Services today to discuss your requirements in detail. LPD Lab Services is an independent, UKAS-accredited analytical laboratory in Blackburn, East Lancashire, providing chemical analysis services to clients across the UK.