Cat Testing Labs has equipment and laboratory capabilities to solve many materials challenges, including:•QA/QC of raw materials•QA/QC of finished product•Process problem diagnosis, troubleshooting and root cause analysis•Laboratory process and equipment standardization•Standards development•Overflow work of existing in-house analytical methods.•Outsourcing/Extending capability for one or more testing methods•Independent analytical testing dispute resolution•Independent comparisons of competitive products•Process monitoring
Lab Capabilities
CTL’s facilities include some of the most advanced equipment. Below is a partial listing of equipment and capability.•Chemical Analysis via XRF, ICP, IR•Particle Size via Optical, Laser and SEM•Phase Analysis via XRD•Surface/Pore Properties via Nitrogen and Mercury Intrusion•Density and Pore Volume of powder and extrudate/bead materials.•Moisture and solids content•Refinery FCC Process cracking performance via Kayser ACE, including hydrothermal deactivation and metallation.•Physical property strength including attrition resistance (powders) and crush strength (extrudates/beads)•Micro-analysis of materials via SEM, including advanced elemental micro-analysis.
Turnaround Time
Depending on specific tests being performed, turnaround time often ranges from the same day to several days. More involved experiments with significant method development may take up to several weeks. Please contact us with your specific needs for a time estimate.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality of both samples and work product are of utmost importance to CTL. We have developed a Client Confidentiality Code Of Conduct which details the steps CTL takes to insure confidentiality of both Samples and Data. All Client data is owned by the Client.
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Service Offerings
Cat Testing Labs has equipment and laboratory capabilities to solve many materials challenges, including:•QA/QC of raw materials•QA/QC of finished product•Process problem diagnosis, troubleshooting and root cause analysis•Laboratory process and equipment standardization•Standards development•Overflow work of existing in-house analytical methods.•Outsourcing/Extending capability for one or more testing methods•Independent analytical testing dispute resolution•Independent comparisons of competitive products•Process monitoring
Lab Capabilities
CTL’s facilities include some of the most advanced equipment. Below is a partial listing of equipment and capability.•Chemical Analysis via XRF, ICP, IR•Particle Size via Optical, Laser and SEM•Phase Analysis via XRD•Surface/Pore Properties via Nitrogen and Mercury Intrusion•Density and Pore Volume of powder and extrudate/bead materials.•Moisture and solids content•Refinery FCC Process cracking performance via Kayser ACE, including hydrothermal deactivation and metallation.•Physical property strength including attrition resistance (powders) and crush strength (extrudates/beads)•Micro-analysis of materials via SEM, including advanced elemental micro-analysis.
Turnaround Time
Depending on specific tests being performed, turnaround time often ranges from the same day to several days. More involved experiments with significant method development may take up to several weeks. Please contact us with your specific needs for a time estimate.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality of both samples and work product are of utmost importance to CTL. We have developed a Client Confidentiality Code Of Conduct which details the steps CTL takes to insure confidentiality of both Samples and Data. All Client data is owned by the Client.