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Metal Testing Services for Advanced Material Characterization    

Get expert analysis of metals, alloys, and engineered materials from an independent laboratory specializing in material characterization.

 

From composition analysis to microstructural evaluation, Covalent provides precise data to support product development, quality assurance, and failure investigations.

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Why Choose Covalent for Metal Testing

Metal performance depends on composition, structure, and processing. Accurate testing reveals how materials behave in real-world applications.

Covalent helps organizations understand metals at the microscopic and elemental level so engineers and researchers can make confident decisions.

Our scientists deliver actionable insights, not just raw data, supporting:

  • Manufacturing quality control
  • Product development and qualification
  • Failure analysis and root cause investigation
  • Materials research and engineering optimization

How Our Metal Testing Process Works

Define Your Performance Goals

Tell Us Your Goals

Describe your material, application, and testing objectives. Our scientists recommend the best analytical techniques.

Submit Your Samples

Ship Your Sample

Send your metal or alloy sample to our laboratory. We provide guidance to ensure representative sample preparation.

Receive Actionable Results

Get Actionable Results

Receive expert interpretation, detailed reports, and clear insights tailored to your engineering needs.

Metal Materials We Test

Covalent supports characterization across a wide range of metals and alloys:

  • Steel and stainless steel
  • Aluminum alloys
  • Copper and conductive metals
  • Nickel and superalloys
  • Titanium alloys
  • Precious metals
  • Additively manufactured metals
  • Coatings and plated surfaces

 

Metal Testing Capabilities

Our laboratory combines advanced analytical tools to provide comprehensive metal characterization.

  • Elemental Composition: Identify and quantify elements within metals and alloys.

  • Microstructure Analysis: Examine grain structure, phases, inclusions, and defects.

  • Surface and Coating Analysis: Characterize corrosion layers, coatings, and thin films.

  • Failure and Defect Investigation: Understand cracking, contamination, inclusions, and degradation.

Common Techniques for Metal Testing

Our experts select and combine techniques based on your material and objectives.

  • SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) for microstructural imaging
  • EDS/EDX for elemental composition analysis
  • XRF for bulk elemental screening
  • XRD for phase identification
  • Surface and thin film analysis for coatings and treatments

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