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The M&P Lab specializes in material qualification and failure analysis on a range of materials used in the construction industry. A host of comprehensive laboratory testing services provides a one-stop-shop for material investigations of cement, concrete, aggregates, asphalts, mortars, stone, and steel.

CAPABILITIES

Chemical Testing: A variety of chemical tests are performed to verify elemental composition and investigate chemical properties. The M&P lab has a complete in-house chemical laboratory including wet chemistry and advanced instruments to measure trace concentrations of chemical elements, which can be important to verify a material's composition or to determine the presence of a contaminant. Among the techniques used are X-ray fluorescence (XRF), ion chromatography (IC), and inductively-coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (OES-ICP).

Physical Testing: Mechanical tests are used to verify certain physical characteristics of various materials. At The M&P Lab, a complete mechanical lab can provide compressive or flexural strength of concrete cores, or tensile properties of rebar. An in-house machine shop is available to rapidly produce mechanical test specimens for more detailed characterization of metals.

Petrographic Examinations: One of the important diagnostic tools used in troubleshooting issues with concrete and other construction materials is petrography. It involves examination of the microstructure under high magnification, using a light microscope and possibly a scanning electron microscope. Used in conjunction with other chemical or physical tests, The M&P Lab can conduct petrographic examinations to reveal critical information to assess the quality and durability of the material.

Weld Evaluations: The metallurgists at M&P Lab are widely recognized for their thorough knowledge of welding, joining, and heat-treatment processes. They can provide critical insight to assess the integrity of the welds, ensure compliance with specifications, or identify the cause of a weld failure.

Corrosion Testing: One of the key tests to assess the degree of corrosion of reinforced concrete structures is the half-cell potential method, in which the electrical potentials of the reinforcing steel are measured throughout the structure. The M&P Lab can conduct these surveys, producing a map indicating areas of probable corrosion activity. This map is useful to pinpoint locations for additional more definitive tests, such as drilling cores for chemical testing or petrographic exams.

MATERIALS

Among the materials and tests we perform are:

Concrete: Chloride content, chloride penetration, Alkali Silica Reaction (ASR), entrained air, petrographic analysis

Masonry: Strength testing, chemical analysis, chloride testing

Aggregates: Mineral composition, reactivity, particle size analysis, freeze/thaw testing

Asphalts: Chemical analysis, emulsion water content, contamination analysis

Stone: Petrographic analysis, compressive strength

Steel/Rebar: Strength testing, composition analysis, weld evaluation, corrosion assessment

Other services are available on request.

Analysis and Testing Capabilities from The M&P Lab include:

• Failure Analysis
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Electron Microprobe Analysis
• Metallography
• Metallurgical Evaluation
• Inorganic Chemical Analysis
• Organic Chemical Analysis
• Thermal Analysis
• Fuels & Lubricants Testing and Analysis
• Image Analysis
• Digital Photography
• Mechanical Testing
• Creep & Rupture Testing
• Electrical Testing

For more information, please call us at (518) 382-0082 or use this link to email us your question or inquiry at info@the-mandp-lab.com ...

Solutions:

We provide our clients with business solutions spanning testing, R&D, consultancy, information and process engineering to name a few! Click on the links below to discover how your business can benefit from working with us.

• Acceptance Testing
• On-site Laboratory Services
• Design Improvement
• Performance Prediction
• Failure Analysis
• Process Troubleshooting
• Legal and Expert Witness Services
• Research and Development

Industries:

We work with clients across a wide range of materials based industries, from construction and engineering to medical and ceramics. Click on the links below to discover more about how we can help improve the efficiency and performance of your business.

• Aerospace and Defense
• Automotive
• Chemical Processing
• High-Performance Materials
• Manufacturing
• Medical Devices
• Nuclear Energy
• Power Generation

The M&P Lab Quality Assurance:

Our comprehensive quality assurance program is in compliance with such prestigious industry quality standards as ISO 17025 Nadcap (defense industry) and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B (nuclear utility industry).

The M&P Lab is a full-service materials testing laboratory, offering our clients a full range of analytical and consulting services such as acceptance testing, quality control, service evaluation, failure analysis and product development. We analyze materials such as metals, composites, organics and polymers to determine composition, structure and properties.

DISCOVERY…We start by looking – first with the naked eye, then closer, in ways our eyes can't see, searching for clues.

ANALYSIS…The analysis is often a comparison to a known standard or specification.

INSIGHT…Rooted in years of experience, individual intelligence and creativity, insight is what enables us to make the leap from a collection of data to a comprehensive solution.

SOLUTIONS…The intimate knowledge of our clients' products and processes allows us to respond faster to their needs, more directly address their problems and provide sound solutions which make a significant impact on the clients' bottom line.