Intertek ASG Laboratory, Manchester, UK

Advanced Morphology Services

Morphology Analysis of Materials

Intertek ASG offers advanced morphology services covering multiple techniques used for the characterization of a wide range of different materials. Comprehensive instrumentation combined with the experience of the scientists in the morphology team enable Intertek ASG to make a significant contribution to support research and development, failure analysis, quality control, troubleshooting and other complex scientific investigations.

Techniques available within Intertek ASG include microscopy (SEM, EDX, TEM and LM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal analysis (DSC and TGA), dynamic light scattering (DLS), porosimetry and interferometry. Services offered include elemental analysis of solid samples, impurities, and the identification of physical and chemical defects

All instrumentation is qualified to GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards allowing Intertek ASG data to be used in regulatory projects and pharmaceutical QC (Quality Control).

Morphology Techniques Available Include:

asg.nwtc@intertek.com

+44 (0) 161 721 5247

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• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

• Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis (EDX)
• Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
• Light Microscopy (LM)

• Powder X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

• Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA)

• Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)

• Porosimetry
• White Light Interferometry

Types of Systems Studied Include:

• Materials
• Polymers
• Proteins
• Films and Coatings
• Geological and Mineral Core Samples
• Pharmaceuticals
• Raw Materials and Ingredients
• Metals

• Plastics
• Ceramics
• Glass
• Food
• Dust
• Contaminants
• Unknowns

Morphology Applications Include:

• Polymorphism Studies
• Particle Size Analysis
• Crystal Habit Information
• Surface Roughness
• Surface Structure / Topography
• Internal Morphology / External Morphology
• Micro Elemental Characterization
• Contamination / Contaminant Identification
• Melting Point Determination
• Glass Transition Temperature

• Crystallisation Temperature
• Decomposition Analysis
• Purity Determination
• Weight Loss
• Crystallinity
• Surface Area
• Internal Pore Volume
• Fluorescence
• Immunogold Labelling
• Cross-Sectioning

Additonal Microscopy Resources:

• Analysis and Characterization of Microporous Materials

Case Studies:

• Pharmaceutical Stability Using XRD and Hot-Stage XRD
• Biophmarmaceutical Manufacturing Contamination