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Metal coatings are crucial in enhancing the performance and longevity of various metallic substrates across numerous industries from aerospace and automotive industries to construction and marine environments.

By applying a protective layer, these coatings improve the resistance of metals to corrosion, wear, and other forms of degradation, thus ensuring durability and reliability in demanding environments.

Continuous innovation and meticulous analysis are key to improving the properties of metal coatings:

  • Elemental Analysis: By identifying the elemental makeup, it ensures that the coatings have the right constituents to deliver the desired protective properties, such as resistance to oxidation and environmental degradation.
  • Particle Analysis: This focuses on examining the microstructural features of the coatings. By detecting and analyzing inclusions, voids, and other defects, it helps in understanding the impact of these microstructures on the coating's performance, particularly its ability to resist wear and corrosion.
  • Structural Analysis: This assesses the mechanical properties of the coatings, such as hardness, adhesion strength, and flexibility. These properties are critical for determining the coating's ability to withstand mechanical stress and maintain its protective functions over time.
  • Surface Analysis: This evaluates the surface characteristics of the coatings, including roughness, porosity, and adherence to the substrate. Surface analysis is vital for ensuring that the coatings can effectively shield the underlying metal from environmental factors like moisture, chemicals, and extreme temperatures, thereby preventing corrosion and degradation.

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Metal coatings application notes

HORIBA Solutions

HORIBA provides advanced analytical instruments and solutions that significantly aid in the analysis of metal coatings.

EMIA-Expert
EMIA-Expert

Carbon/Sulfur Analyzer
(Flagship High-Accuracy Model)

EMGA-Expert
EMGA-Expert

Oxygen/Nitrogen/Hydrogen Analyzer
(Flagship High-Accuracy Model)

GD-Profiler 2™
GD-Profiler 2™

Pulsed-RF Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectrometer

XGT-9000
XGT-9000

X-ray Analytical Microscope (Micro-XRF)

Partica LA-960V2
Partica LA-960V2

Laser Scattering Particle Size Distribution Analyzer

nanoPartica SZ-100V2 Series
nanoPartica SZ-100V2 Series

Nanoparticle Analyzer

LabRAM Soleil
LabRAM Soleil

Raman Spectroscope - Automated Imaging Microscope

SignatureSPM
SignatureSPM

Scanning Probe Microscope with Chemical Signature

EMIA-Pro
EMIA-Pro

Carbon/Sulfur Analyzer (Entry Model)

EMGA-Pro
EMGA-Pro

Oxygen/Nitrogen Analyzer (Entry Model)

ViewSizer 3000
ViewSizer 3000

Simultaneous Multi-Laser Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA)

MESA-50
MESA-50

X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer

XploRA™ PLUS
XploRA™ PLUS

MicroRaman Spectrometer - Confocal Raman Microscope

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