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What Is Rare Earth Metals Testing?: Methods, Standards, and Opportunities

By Swathi Kodaikal | May 22, 2025

Comprehensive methods and standards help test and certify rare earth metals, and specialized contract labs play a key role in ensuring compliance and quality

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Aqua Regia Digestion: A Key Technique in Trace Metal and Soil Analysis

Apr 16, 2025

Green jade jemstone in the hand of a laboratory technician emphasing the importance of Jade testing and certification

Jade Testing and Certification: Ensuring Quality and Authenticity

Nov 14, 2024

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Understanding Metal Fatigue Testing: Importance, Methods, and Applications

Oct 4, 2024

LECO’s CX300 Series: Precision Sectioning Machines

Sep 24, 2024

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A Complete Guide to Laboratory Diamond Testing

Sep 3, 2024

Whether for jewelry, investment, or scientific research, accurate diamond testing provides confidence and transparency in the diamond market

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Laboratory Guide to Rhodium Testing

Aug 27, 2024

From XRF analysis and ICP-MS to fire assay and thermogravimetric analysis, these tests provide critical data for managing rhodium quality and regulatory compliance

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The Essential Role of Metallurgy Testing Laboratories

Jul 16, 2024

Comprehensive Testing Services to Ensure Material Integrity and Performance

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Tensile Strength Testing: A Critical Service in Metallurgical Laboratories

Jul 16, 2024

Ensuring Material Integrity with Expert Metallurgy Testing

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Stainless Steel Testing: Ensuring Quality and Performance (SUS vs. SS)

Mar 27, 2024

Delve into the critical testing processes for stainless steel, including chemical composition analysis, mechanical testing, corrosion resistance testing, and weldability testing, to guarantee its quality, performance, and compliance with industry standards.