Case History #M-368
Failure of Black Paint Coating

A consumer products manufacturer experienced a premature coating failure, and suspected that the wrong paint carrier system was used during the finishing operation. Using micro pyrolysis techniques with FTIR microscopy, Microspec Analytical was able to match the coating from the failed part to one of several possibly used at the facility.

Case History #M-519
White Corrosion on Hinges

An office furniture manufacturer noticed white deposits developing on hinges inside one of their products. Optical microscopy combined with microchemical analyses showed the deposit to be zinc oxide. The project was completed in a manner of minutes.

 

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Case History #M-699
Industrial Fire Investigation

Optical microscopic examination of debris from the source of a fire at a furniture manufacturer showed pigmentary iron oxide. Micro extraction revealed a combustible oil. Sparks from a welding torch apparently ignited a container of dried wood stain that still had enough oil content to start a fire.

Case History #M-947
Particles in Powder Coatings

A metal finisher experienced occasional fiber contamination on finished parts. Though a powder coating was suspected as the source, no visible contaminants were obvious. Microspec Analytical was able to isolate and identify several types of fibers by optical and FTIR microscopy.