Analytical Testing of Polymer
Materials
Analysis service for known, aged and
unknown samples. Recent enquiries from
Synthomer, GSK and Unilever (Mumbai)
Multiple detectors on every GPC including
Viscometry, diode array, fluorescence,
refractive index and light scattering.
Testimonial from Client:
“We have worked with the Polymer Chemistry experts at the University of Warwick in the
past and the facilities made available via Birmingham Science City has met our needs
perfectly. We are currently exploring further work with Warwick, which will help us greatly in
developing our products in the personal care marketplace” Ezat Khoshdel, Unilever
Research, Port Sunlight
Exilica
Picture shows an Interferometric image taken
by Birmingham Science City equipment of
Exilica’s µ-Sq beads’ microstructure on the
surface of a polymer sample.
KLA Tencor MicroXAM2 Measurement
of surface topography and wear
volume.
“It’s great to have a variety of high resolution scientific apparatus, with ease of access,
right on our doorstep. We’ve really appreciated the local availability of Science City and
really appreciate the help they have offered.”... Daniel Lynch, Technical Director, Exilica
Limited, The Technocentre, Puma Way, Coventry.
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Particle Size and Shape Analyser
(Sympatec, UK).
Particle size distributions of samples of ground
glass were successfully obtained.
Testimonial from Client:
“We look forward to continuing our relationship with the researchers at University of
Birmingham. Their expertise in materials characterisation has been of great benefit to our
Company and we have no hesitation in recommending Science City and look forward to
future collaboration.” Robin West, MD Winnats Scientific Services Derbyshire.
Recent Successes – Customer Accolades
“Working with the researchers at University of Birmingham
has been a real benefit to our business and their expertise and
short turnaround time has proved invaluable in furthering our
understanding of our new materials We look forward to
continuing this relationship and working together in the future”
Dr. Darren Westerman, Quality Improvement Engineer, Cytec
Engineered Materials, a global provider of technologically
advanced composite materials Wrexham, UK
“It’s great to have a variety of high resolution scientific
apparatus, with ease of access, right on our doorstep. We’ve
really appreciated the local availability of Science City and
really appreciate the help they have offered.”... Daniel
Lynch PhD, Technical Director, Exilica Limited, The
Technocentre, Puma Way, Coventry CV1 2TT
“Working with the researchers at University of Birmingham
has been a real benefit to our business and their expertise
invaluable. We look forward to continuing this relationship….”
Nick Ainger, Unilever R&D, UK”.
Prompt, friendly and expert service with good communication
and explanation of results throughout; all at a very
competitive rate!‘”. Tom Ray, Microscopy Laboratory, Manager,
RSSL, Reading Science Centre, Pepper Lane, Reading,
Berkshire RG6 6LA