Instrumentation

Our clients can be assured their samples will be investigated using state-of-the-art instrumentation in the areas of chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy and polymer testing. New equipment and regular upgrades reflect Chemir's commitment to customized solutions.

Separations

Gas Chromatography
- Sample Introduction Techniques
  - Direct Liquid Injection
  - Static Headspace
  - Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME)
  - Purge and Trap
  - Pyrolysis
- Detection Systems
  - Flame Ionization Detection (FID)
  - Mass Spectrometry (MS)
Liquid Chromatography
- Detection Systems
  - Spectrophotometric (UV-Vis)
  - Refractive Index (RI)
  - Evaporative Light Scattering (ELSD)
  - Electrospray Ionization-Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry (ESI-IT-MS)
  - Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization-Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry (APCI-IT-MS)
Gel Permeation Chromatography
Ion Chromatography

Molecular Spectroscopy

Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometry (UV-Vis)
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Raman Spectroscopy
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR)

Proton, 400 MHz
Carbon, 400 MHz
Multi Nuclear, ¹⁹F, ²⁹Si, ³¹P, ¹⁵N, etc.
Variable Temperature Capabilities
2D NMR (COSY, NOESY, HMQC, HMBC, TOCSY, HSQC)

Atomic Spectroscopy

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP/OES)
Flame Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (Flame AES)
Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption (CVAA)

Microscopy and Surface Analysis

Optical Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (SEM/EDXA)
Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR)
- Microscopy
- Horizontal Attenuated Total Reference (HATR)
Raman Microscopy

Physcial and Thermal Testing

Istron 1122/1125
Melt Flow Index
Flash Point
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)

Wet Chemical Techniques and Other Equipment

Karl Fischer Volumetric Titration
pH
Ion Selective Electrodes (ISE)
Soxhlet Extraction
Accelerated Solvent Extraction
Glass Capillary Viscometers
Brookfield Viscometers
Weathering Chambers

Additionally, we have access to unique instrumentation at local universities and affiliate facilities. When needed, we partner with outside laboratories that have successfully passed our rigorous quality approval process.