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Characterisation of metals and alloys

A vision at the heart of matter

Our advanced analysis laboratory supports you in understanding and controlling your materials, combining cutting-edge technologies, industrial experience, and scientific expertise.

As a trusted partner, we are committed to helping you solve your challenges, secure your processes, and accelerate your development.

From rapid material testing to in-depth investigation, we provide clear and actionable results, directly focused on your performance, reliability, and innovation objectives.

Our metal and alloy analysis services

We help you understand and control your materials through a wide range of services:

Microstructure analysis: grain size, phases, precipitates, evolution after heat treatment
Detection of porosity, inclusions, and internal defects
Chemical and metallographic characterisation: element distribution, local heterogeneities
3D crystal orientation mapping
Coating and interface testing: homogeneity, adhesion, quality of metallic deposits
4D monitoring of deformation, fatigue, or recrystallization
Residual stress evaluation
Failure analysis: identification of root causes of fracture or wear
Quality control and process validation: casting, forging, welding, additive manufacturing, heat treatments

Scientific support for your developments and processes

We put our scientific and industrial expertise at your side to transform your ideas into concrete solutions and your materials into true performance drivers.

Our R&D support services:

Co-design of experiments tailored to your specific challenges and materials
Implementation of advanced tests to validate your digital models
In-depth analysis of results and interpretation focused on your industrial objectives
Identification of key mechanisms (deformation, cracking, recrystallization, grain growth, etc.)
Optimisation and validation of processes: additive manufacturing, heat treatments, welding, coatings
Metallurgical expertise and recommendations to guide your material/process choices
Support for modelling and digital simulation using reliable 3D data
Tailored R&D partnership, from exploratory studies to industrial validation

Case studies of advanced caracterisation of metallic samples

Tracking the evolution of materials microstructure : in situ mechanical testing with Novi CT rig

Metallic materials which are analysed

We analyse all types of materials, including powders, test specimens, metal parts, and composites.

Ferritic and martensitic steels, stainless steels (304L, 316L, duplex 2205), tool steels (H13, D2), high-strength steels…
Nickel alloys and superalloys: Inconel 718, Inconel 625, René 80, Hastelloy, Monel — high-temperature applications
Titanium alloys: TA6V, T40, biomedical alloys, alloys for aerospace components…
Copper and copper alloys: pure copper, brasses, bronzes, aluminum alloys, electrical conductors, heat exchangers
Aluminum alloys, casting alloys
Metal powders (additive manufacturing): maraging steels, TA6V, Inconel 718, cobalt-chromium, raw material control and batch validation.
Metal composite materials: metal-to-metal or metal-to-ceramic composites.
Coatings: PVD and CVD coatings, thermal coatings, TBC barriers, wear-resistant coatings

The advantages of NOVITOM

Reliable and rapid analyses

Analyses carried out on state-of-the-art equipment by a team of experts.

Tailor-made approach

An approach tailored to your constraints, with a technical contact person who supports you from start to finish.

Clear results

Actionable results thanks to detailed reports and 3D visuals that facilitate decision-making.

Our techniques for characterising metallic materials

Non-destructive 3D characterisation

Micro-tomography (µCT): 3D imaging with micrometer resolution
Synchrotron micro-tomography (SR-µCT): ultrafast and high-precision 3D
In situ tomography (4D): dynamic tracking under stress
Synchrotron nano-tomography: resolution down to 50 nm

Chemical Analysis and Elemental Mapping

Micro-X-ray Fluorescence (µXRF): 2D, non-destructive chemical mapping
SEM/EDS: surface observation and 2D chemical mapping
X-ray Spectroscopy: oxidation state, monitoring of chemical transformations

Diffraction and crystallographic analyses

X-ray/neutron diffraction: measurement of residual stresses and texture
Powder diffraction: phase identification and crystal structure
DCT: 3D crystal orientation and grain mapping

Atomic scale and nano-characterisation

TEM: Analysis of crystal defects and interfaces
AFM: Surface topography, local mechanical properties
SAXS: Analysis of nanopowders and nanostructures

Our other services and expertise for metallic materials

Analyse 3D de porosités

Caractérisation 3D de fissures

Contrôle non-destructif avancé

Tomographie in situ

Comparaison CAO

Accompagnement et partenariat R&D

Multi-scale tomography

Materials and processes

Health - cosmetics: physical analysis

X-ray tomography

X-ray diffraction and scattering

Microscopy & Spectroscopy

In situ testing devices