This branch of our laboratory engages in the characterization of specific polymer properties as well as the failure analysis of moulding materials, component parts and moulded parts. These tests include all important methods of polymer analysis. Thanks to the use of robots, even large quantities of samples can be tested quickly. Our activities are: • Ageing tests • Colour analysis • Chemical resistance • Determination of ash • Diffusion analysis • Electrical analysis • Environmental stress cracking (ESC) • Infrared microscopy • Light Microscopy • Melt index analysis • Scanning Electron Microscopy • Spectroscopic analysis • Specific characteristics of materials • Thermal analysis • Viscosity analysis • Weathering tests

Contact: Dr rer.-nat. Irene Reuther Tel.: +49 (0)931 4104-201 Email: i.reuther@skz.de Dr.-Ing. Marcus Heindl    Tel.: +49 (0)931 4104-146 Email: m.heindl@skz.de Secretary´s Office: Renate Reinhard Tel.: +49 (0)931 4104-215 Fax: +49 (0)931 4104-272 Email: r.reinhard@skz.de