Thermo Fisher Scientific – Materials Characterization

Thermo Fisher Materials and Structural Analysis products give you outstanding capabilities in materials science research and development. Driving innovation and productivity, our portfolio of scientific instruments enable the design, characterization and lab-to-production scale of materials used throughout industry.

X-ray fluorescence spectrometers, FTIR spectrometers and X-ray photoelectron spectrometers enable researchers and material analysts to probe the chemical composition of materials ranging from ultra thin-films to bulk powders used in product development and materials troubleshooting. We offer a line of rheometry and viscometry instruments, as well as single- and twin-screw extruders, for laboratory benches that enable you to measure the physical property of semi-solids and liquids for shear flow and yield stress.

No other company offers the breadth of products and the depth of analytical capabilities for materials science and engineering.

Vibrational Spectroscopy

Our line of Nicolet FTIR spectrometers have led the analytical instrument industry for over fifty years with reliable, robust and flexible solutions. Thermo Scientific Raman spectrometers enable point analysis, confocal microscopy and chemical imaging.

X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

For the analysis of surfaces and thin film structures, our line of XPS spectrometers feature ease-of-use, automation and multi-technique operation for material science and R&D labs. For an in-depth look into our surface analysis capabilities and resources, visit xps-simplified.com.

Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Microanalysis

Everyday, Thermo Fisher customers from around the globe seek solutions to complex challenges about product quality, manufacturing efficiency and material properties with electron microscopy, ion beam and SEM/EDS, WDS and EBSD capabilities that enable the next breakthrough discovery.

X-Ray Fluorescence

Rapidly characterize materials for qualitative and quantitative chemistry specifications with the gold-standard for accurate, nondestructive elemental analysis across a wide range of materials.

X-Ray Diffraction

Our line of ARL EQUINOX X-ray diffractometers provides high-performance results in a wide range of industrial and research applications including academic research, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, polymers, semiconductors, thin films, metals and minerals.

Rheology & Viscometry

Thermo Scientific rheometers and viscometers are designed to accurately measure the properties of fluids and other complex materials. They are recognized for accuracy and ease of use in quality control, product development, and research applications. Our viscometers allow you to quickly determine the flow behavior of fluids and are designed for your application.

Extruders & Torque Rheometers

Ideal for materials compounding experiments and pilot scale extrusion production, our minicompounders and 11mm parallel twin-screw extruders, and torque rheometers are well-suited for research and development in the polymer, pharmaceutical, bioscience, and nanotechnology sectors.

Optical Emission Spectrometry

Perform rapid elemental analysis of solid metallic samples with optical emission spectrometry using Arc/Spark excitation. This technique meets the most demanding analysis needs of the metals industry from production control to R&D, from incoming material inspection to scrap sorting.