Contact person
Jessica Sjöstedt
Forsknings- och utvecklingsingenjör
Contact Jessica
Troubleshooting can show what almost all materials contain
Organic and inorganic compounds, surfaces, elements and much more can be identified using the troubleshooting technology used. FT-IR, light microscopy and SEM / EDX are most common but also GC-MS, separation techniques are also used to solve the problems that processes and products encounter.
Processes and products are often contaminated for various reasons, leading to operational issues that create economic and environmental consequences, as well as potential customer complaints. RISE's extensive expertise and equipment can assist you with identification, troubleshooting, and solutions for nearly all materials and surfaces.
Almost all types of samples can be studied and examples of some are: Identification of compounds in solid or liquid form without sample preparation. The analyzes are both qualitative / quantitative. It is useful in connection with problem solving, complaints, support to end customers and quality control of various raw materials.
Types of samples: Pulp, paper, cardboard, scrapes, dots, rubber cloth, printed end product, solutions, oils, smears, incubators, piglets.
Various organic compounds: Polymers, biomolecules (lignins, carbohydrates, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, cellulose, vitamins), aromatic compounds, aliphatic compounds, hydrocarbons.
Different molecular groups: Alkanes, alkenes, arenes, alkynes, arenes, esters, carboxylic acids, alcohols.
Inorganic compounds: Carbonates, carbides, organometallic, complexes, minerals, halides, sulphates.
Examples of materials: scrapes, dots, rubber cloth, printed end product, solutions, incrustations, metals.
Light Microscopy
A technique that uses visible light to magnify and study small objects or materials. It is particularly useful for observing surface morphology and structures with low magnification.
Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM/EDX)
An advanced microscopy technique that uses an electron beam to image surfaces in extremely high resolution. It makes it possible to observe details at the nanometer scale and obtain information about the structure and morphology of the materials.
Read more about Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM/EDX)
FT-IR-spectroscopy
A technique used to analyze chemical compounds based on their absorption of infrared light. It provides information about molecular bonds and acts as a fingerprint to identify various substances.
Gas Chromatography (GC)
A method for separating and analyzing the components of a gas mixture. It is often used to quantify and identify chemical compounds in a sample solution.
Induktivt kopplad plasma-masspektrometri (ICP)
A technique for determining element concentrations in a sample solution by measuring the mass of the charged particles generated when the sample is exposed to a plasma flame.
Ion Chromatography
A method for separating and analyzing ions in a sample solution. It is mainly used to analyze inorganic and organic ions in water samples or biological liquids.
Mapping
A process of creating detailed maps or diagrams that show the distribution or presence of different substances or properties in a process. This may include topographic maps, chemical maps, or other types of mappings depending on the purpose of the survey.
More information
Things to keep in mind when sending your samples:
Scrape in a jar when sampling
Do not mark too close to the defect / problem
Exposure is carried out at RISE in Örnsköldsvik
Send references
Process and functional chemicals / materials
- Good reference test to compare with problem / bad test
