Quantiam has the most extensive in-house materials and NanoMaterials characterization capabilities and expertise in Canada's private sector, complemented with access to a broad range of external facilities in four major areas of Advanced Materials: NanoMaterials and Surface Analysis, Materials Microstructural Characterization, Materials Performance Characterization and Heat Treatment.
Quantiam houses the most powerful NanoMaterials and Surface Characterization capabilities in Canada's private sector.
We perform accelerated in-house performance testing for:
Thermal Analysis Capabilities
|
Setaram SETSYS Evolution |
Mettler Toledo |
TA Discovery |
Maximum Temperature |
2,400°C |
1,600°C |
1,200°C |
Maximum Heating Rate |
100°C / min |
100°C / min |
500°C / min |
Maximum Weight |
35 g |
5 g |
750 mg |
Balance Resolution |
0.002 mg |
1.0 mg |
0.1 mg |
DSC Capable |
Yes |
Yes – dedicated dual pan DSC sensor |
No |
Flammable Gas Compatible |
Yes |
No |
No |
Relative Humidity Compatible |
Up to 90% relative humidity at 70°C with Wetsys option |
Up to 5 vol.% water vapour |
No |
Various in-house capabilities to 1,500°C with controlled atmosphere to high vacuum levels (10-6 torr levels). Largest vacuum-heat treatment furnaces in Western Canada to 1,300°C, up to 4,000 lb loads, 16 feet, ~140 cubic feet.
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