Characterization

We offer mechanical and chemical characterization of surfaces as part of our service. We offer characterization of a number of different materials for the customer, whether it be the silicon, steel, ToolGloss® or MoldGrfx® coatings, nickel, polymer foils or plates.

Our team is trained in using a range of techniques such as:

Surface topography
- Secondary electron microscopy (SEM)
- Atomic force microscopy (AFM)
- Mechanical and optical profilometry
- Confocal microscopy
Film thickness
- Ellipsometry
Chemical characterization
- X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)
- Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS)
Wetting / Surface energy
- Contact angle measurements