Are you developing a new product or looking to find out why problems occurred in the operation of an existing one? We’re here to help. Determining the chemical composition of metal products is a critical factor in knowing what properties they will have.
This kind of analysis is common practice - not least in the engineering sector - and it’s something we carry out for a great many of our customers. Measurements on ingot parts produce only indicative values and may not be used as the basis for discussions related to the supplied material’s chemical composition.
…for the properties you need.
Aluminum is an amazing material. It’s lightweight, a good conductor of electricity and sustainable. Carrying out chemical analyses on aluminum is vitally important in ensuring it has the properties you need.
Taking measurements from specifically-cast samples is the only definitive basis for accurate chemical analysis.
Analyzing aluminium pig or ingots will only give approximate results and should not form the basis for assessment of the chemical composition of finished products.
The part of the sample with the largest diameter faces downwards when casting. This ensures rapid cooling and that the surface we analyze remains free of pores.
Milling the sample should remove approximately 2 mm from the part of the sample with the largest diameter.
The three burning spots should be 5-8mm from the outer edge of the sample’s surface, at an angle of approximately 120º from each other, as shown below.
