2010 East Hennepin Avenue Box 26
Building 2 Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-354-5042
info@clearsci-labs.com
www.clearsci-labs.com
Building 2 Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-354-5042
info@clearsci-labs.com
www.clearsci-labs.com
Clear Science characterizes the microstructure and macrostructure of many metallic materials and components.
Typical studies include:
• Microstructural characterization
• Corrosion evaluations
• Phase transitions
• Metal surfaces and interfaces
• Mechanical properties of thin metal sections
Metallographic samples are prepared using a diamond saw with the appropriate blade for low-stress sectioning. Polishing is done with a programmable polishing system.
Metallographic mounts are observed in either brightfield, darkfield, or DIC mode using a metallograph with digital imaging capabilities. Clear Science also routinely performs SEM and EDS studies on metallic materials using instruments at nearby facilities.
Clear Science can also provide strength and ductility data. Our system is particularly suited to low and medium strength materials such as foils, wires, strip, and components.
Clear Science analyzes powders and porous materials used in many different areas of industry including nanomaterials, active materials for power sources, plastics additives, pigments, adsorbents, powder metallurgy materials and thermal spray powders.
We provide BET surface area, pore size and distribution, full adsorption and desorption isotherms, particle size distribution, and true density.
Clear Science can provide powder composition and identification using x-ray diffraction coupled with powerful search/match software.
Particle size distributions are generated with a laser diffraction analyzer for powders ranging from 0.02 microns to 2000 microns.
Optical and SEM microscopy are used to observe powder morphology. In addition, metallographic techniques can be adapted to powders so that particle cross-sections can be observed under the microscope.
The goal of our contract research service is to assist customers in achieving their technical goals. Our services are focused in the areas of metals, powders, coatings, and advanced materials materials analysis.
Contract research is performed on a project basis and our forte is small to medium scale endeavors. These projects are often initiated because the customer has limited time, staff, equipment, or expertise for completion of the work.
A typical contract research project starts with the signing of a confidentiality agreement. After a review of the project background and goals, Clear Science adopts the project and then customizes a research plan for it.
Next, Clear Science leverages all of its resources to complete the work in a timely manner using and keep stakeholders informed on status. All work is done with care and attention to industry standards and recommended practices. Client-provided procedures and protocols are encouraged and used.
Where the technical work is exploratory, there are ample opportunities for partnering with Clear Science on open-ended projects, proof-of-concept projects, and verification of techniques and strategies.
Consulting services at Clear Science are performed by a materials engineer with 30 years experience in the industry and a specialty in lead-acid battery materials.
Lead acid-battery expertise includes lab analysis, process troubleshooting, alloy development, and failure analysis of grid components, active materials, separators and other lead acid battery materials.
Other areas of expertise include non-ferrous alloys, electroplating, and use of a design-of-experiments (DOE) approach to process evaluations.
Clear Science consulting can be accomplished as a lab studies, on-site work, or phone consultations as needed.
Consulting services can be bundled with laboratory testing or other services in a variety of ways to meet short-term or long-term technical needs.