Our laboratory runs a complete panel of advanced analytical techniques — including FTIR Testing, DSC Testing and TGA testing — to build a precise chemical and physical profile of any polymer, composite, coating or metal sample. Whether you need to verify an incoming resin batch, understand why a component failed in service, or generate the technical data a new material submission requires, every material characterization testing checkpoint below is performed on calibrated instrumentation, reported against recognised international standards, and backed by our NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The result is a report your design, quality or regulatory team can act on with confidence, not a set of numbers that need re-interpretation.
Our Material Characterization Testing Checkpoints
FTIR Testing
Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy identifies the chemical fingerprint of a polymer, resin, coating or contaminant by mapping its molecular bond absorption spectrum.
polymer identification
Confirms base resin type, grade and additive package against supplier declarations or a competitor benchmark, exposing substitutions before they reach production.
DSC testing
Differential scanning calorimetry plots heat flow against temperature to reveal glass transition, crystallisation, melting and curing behaviour of a material.
TGA testing
Thermogravimetric analysis tracks weight loss as a sample is heated, quantifying moisture, filler, plasticiser and residual carbon content with precision.
SEM Analysis
High-magnification electron imaging paired with elemental spot analysis (EDS) reveals surface morphology, particle contamination and elemental composition at micron scale.
XRF testing
X-ray fluorescence screens for elemental composition and trace metals non-destructively, useful for RoHS-type compliance and incoming material verification.
XRD
X-ray diffraction resolves crystalline phase structure, distinguishing amorphous from crystalline regions and identifying unknown mineral or filler phases.
crystallinity
The proportion of ordered molecular structure within a polymer governs stiffness, shrinkage, clarity and long-term dimensional stability.
melting temperature analysis
Precise determination of melt onset, peak and endset temperatures supports processing-window setting and raw-material consistency checks.
failure analysis
A structured root-cause investigation into a fractured, discoloured or degraded component, combining microscopy, spectroscopy and mechanical review.
Why Manufacturers in Oragadam Choose Kiyo R&D Lab
NABL-Accredited Scope
Our laboratory operates under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation, so every certificate carries the technical credibility your customers and auditors expect, whether it supports a design review, a vendor qualification or a warranty claim investigation.
Cross-Technique Correlation
FTIR Testing spectra are cross-checked against DSC Testing and TGA testing curves, and SEM Analysis imaging against elemental data, so a subtle shift in one dataset is confirmed by another before a conclusion is written into your report.
Fast, Local Turnaround
Based in Oragadam, we keep sample transit short and scheduling flexible, so urgent failure investigations and routine incoming-material checks alike stay on your production timeline.
Plain-Language Reporting
Every report pairs the raw spectra, thermograms or images with a written interpretation your engineering or quality team can act on immediately, without needing an in-house spectroscopist to translate it.
From automotive interior trim and under-bonnet components to packaging films, medical device housings and industrial elastomers, our material characterization testing capability supports design validation, supplier audits, competitor benchmarking and non-conformance investigations across a wide range of manufacturing sectors operating out of the Oragadam and greater Chennai industrial belt.
How Our Characterization Process Works
Sample & Scope Review
We confirm which techniques answer your specific question and the minimum sample required.
Instrumented Analysis
Calibrated spectroscopy, thermal and microscopy equipment runs the selected checkpoints.
Data Interpretation
Our analysts cross-check spectra, thermograms and images against reference libraries and standards.
NABL-Accredited Report
A clear, defensible report is issued under our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 scope, ready for internal or customer use.
Visit Our Laboratory — Oragadam
No.13, Srinivasa Perumal Street, Panapakkam, Serapanacheri, Greater Chennai, Tamil Nadu 601301
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a material characterization testing study actually tell me?+
It gives an objective, data-backed profile of what a material is made of and how it will behave — its chemical identity, thermal transitions, crystalline structure and elemental makeup — so design, quality and sourcing decisions rest on evidence rather than a supplier datasheet alone.
Can you confirm if a resin batch matches the original approved grade?+
Yes. We run infrared spectroscopy alongside thermal analysis to compare a new batch against a reference sample or master specification, flagging any deviation in additive package, filler loading or base polymer.
Do you investigate why a plastic component cracked or discoloured in service?+
We do. Our root-cause investigation combines microscopy, spectroscopy and thermal data to trace the failure back to a material defect, processing error, chemical attack or environmental stress.
How much sample do you need for a full technique panel?+
Most of our techniques run on a few grams or a small coupon cut from the finished part. We can advise the minimum size once we know which checkpoints your programme needs.
How long does a typical report take to prepare?+
Straightforward single-technique work is usually reported within 3–5 working days; a full multi-technique investigation with a written root-cause narrative can take 7–10 working days depending on scope, sample condition, and how many parallel checkpoints your programme requires across our instrumentation queue.
Can results be used to support a customer or regulatory submission?+
Yes. Reports are issued under our NABL scope with full traceability to the standard method used, calibration records and raw data retained, so they hold up under customer audit or third-party regulatory review.
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