Polymer characterization allows manufacturers to understand and evaluate the various properties of your polymers. In doing so, we can ensure your product has all of the properties needed to succeed. But, how does polymer characterization improve your Product Development process and performance of your final formulation? In this blog, we will explain the process and how it can benefit your business.
What is Polymer Characterization?
The polymer characterization at National Polymer consists of a host of analytical techniques. With these techniques, we can provide detailed structural information on a polymer or polymer system. This includes molecular weight determination, as well as information on the monomer composition of a polymer. Our team is also able to determine the physical properties of your polymers through strength testing and thermal analysis.
What is the Polymer Characterization Process?
The process of polymer characterization largely depends on the polymer type and application. Our team at National Polymer will tailor the polymer characterization process to ensure you have the information you need for your project’s success.
At National Polymer, we are able to test both soluble and non-soluble polymers. Soluble polymers are analyzed for various properties, including solution properties, by NMR, FTIR, and pyrolysis GCMS. Alternatively, non-soluble polymers can be analyzed by FTIR and pyrolysis GCMS. Plus, it can be tested for physical properties such as glass transition temperature, flex, and tensile properties.
How Polymer Characterization Can Improve Product Performance
Polymer characterization is used to correlate the chemical makeup of a polymer with its physical properties. In doing so, a synthetic chemist can help you create the exact polymer you need for your application — featuring all of the properties you require. These chemists can also match a standard material for properties and performance or enhance the properties your polymer needs.
Overall, polymer characterization allows your manufacturer to create polymers with the physical and chemical properties your project requires. Additionally, we can take the properties your plastics already have and enhance them so your product functions exactly as required.
Industries That Can Benefit from Polymer Characterization
While many industries can benefit from polymer characterization, the coating and adhesives industry specifically has seen many benefits. Coatings and adhesives commonly used in semiconductor, consumer, industrial, medical, analytical, battery, energy storage, and construction applications need to meet all of the requirements of the application. These industries are critical, and safety and functionality are top-of-mind, so working with a polymer manufacturer who can perform polymer characterization will ensure these products are perfect for their application.
When You Are Looking for Quality Polymer Characterization, Trust National Polymer
At National Polymer, we are very experienced in NMR, pyrolysis- GCMS, FTIR, GPC, characterizing both the composition of monomers and molecular weight profile. We also have very good success at re-engineering polymer systems to match the properties you need, so you get the polymer your application requires every time.
Our team also has formulation, coating, scale-up, and production capabilities, giving us everything we need to take your polymer products from start to finish.
Contact our team today to learn more about our polymer characterization capabilities or to get started on your project.
