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About AVEKA’s Characterization Lab

 

AVEKA’s Characterization Lab delivers comprehensive analytical testing services designed to evaluate the physical, chemical, and functional properties of powders, particle systems, dispersions, microcapsules, and complex materials. Our lab supports projects ranging from single-sample analyses to large multi-sample studies, helping customers better understand raw materials, optimize formulations, and verify finished product performance.

With deep expertise in particle technology, analytical chemistry, and process engineering, our team selects the most appropriate test methods and provides clear data interpretation to help you make informed decisions. Standard turnaround time for most characterization requests is 2–3 days.

Why Choose AVEKA for Material Characterization?

· Full-service laboratory equipped for a wide range of particle and material analyses

· Diverse capabilities across physical, chemical, thermal, and morphological testing

· Fast, reliable sample turnaround

· Competitive pricing

· ISO 9001 certified, ensuring consistent quality and documentation

AVEKA Advantage

· Development-driven partners who tailor methods to customer needs

· Robust data packages to support formulation, scale-up, and production decisions

· Fast, dependable service with clear reporting

· High-quality results produced by a skilled, experienced technical team

Ready to Begin?

Use our Characterization Request Form to submit materials for analysis. Our team will guide you through test selection, sample requirements, and reporting expectations.

Capabilities and Equipment Specs

 

Particle Size Distribution

  • Horiba LB-500
  • Horiba LA-950/960, LA-930, and LA-910
  • Gilson Sonic AutoSiever
  • W.S. Tyler Ro-Tap Sieve Shaker
  • Microtrac Camsizer XT Dynamic Imaging Analyzer
  • Multisizer Coulter Counter 3 and 4e

These methods help determine particle size distribution, shape, and uniformity—critical parameters for flowability, dispersion stability, and product performance.

Particle Imaging

  • Microtrac Camsizer XT Dynamic Imaging Analyzer
  • Phenom Scanning Electron Microscope with EDS (Elemental Composition)
  • Leica Optical Microscope

Microscopy provides high-resolution visualization of particle surfaces, morphology, coating quality, and structural defects.

Thermal Analysis

  • Thermogravimetric Analyzer, TA Instruments Q500
  • Differential Scanning Calorimeter, TA Instruments Q100

These techniques measure thermal transitions, moisture content, decomposition behavior, and chemical stability.

Water Content

  • Loss-on-drying and solids analyzer, Arizona Computrac Max 4000XL
  • Metrohm 852 Titrando Karl Fischer Analyzer with a Metrohm 874 Oven
  • OHAUS and Mettler Toledo moisture analyzers

Rheological Measurements

  • Freeman Technology FT4 Powder Rheometer
  • ATS RheoSystems STRESSTECH Constant Stress Rheometer System
  • Brookfield Viscometer

These tools evaluate powder flowability, compressibility, shear properties, and flow performance under different conditions.

Microbiology Testing

  • Sanitation Verification of Metal Surfaces, Neogen AccuPoint ATP Meter

    Additional Services

    • Zeta Potential, Colloidal Dynamics ZetaProbe
    • Specific Gravity and Density, Quantachrome Helium Pycnometer
    • High Performance Liquid Chromotography, HPLC
    • pH Analysis
    • Conductivity Testing
    • Bulk and Tap Density
    • BET Surface Area, Horiba SA-6200 Analyzer

     

    Factors to Consider
    • Is the material hazardous and require any precautions when handling?
    • Can the sample be used up during testing or must it remain intact?
    • Is particle settling or segregation possible during sampling?
    • What solvents provide proper dispersion and suspension for size analysis?
    • Do you require a specific ASTM method?
    • Are the particles nanometer-, micron- or millimeter-sized?