Characterization of surface oxides of a metal powder

Context

We are a producer of metal powders and the method of manufacture generates a layer of oxide on the surface.

The metal powders are micrometric in size and we want to measure the % oxygen in a typical sample.

Description of the challenge

We do not have measuring equipment.

We want to measure the amount of oxygen (in%) in the oxide layer using inorganic elemental analysis.

Constraint(s)

• We have a preference for using inorganic elemental analysis on Leco analyzer or equivalent.
• We need to validate quality control at least once a month or more.
• The service provider must be located in the Montreal, South Shore or North Shore area

Estimated duration of the project:12 months