Nuclear Testing
Luvak provides accredited elemental and interstitial analysis for nuclear-grade materials, including GE D50YP12 testing and Regulatory Guide 1.36 compliance testing. As an ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap accredited laboratory with more than 50 years in materials testing, we help nuclear suppliers and utilities meet some of the tightest compositional and cleanliness requirements of any industry.
What We Test for Nuclear
Small amounts of the wrong element can change how a material behaves under radiation, so composition and trace content must be verified with accredited methods.
Detrimental Elements (by AA, GFAA, DCP, ICP)
antimony, arsenic, bismuth, cadmium, copper, mercury, tin, indium, lead, silver, zinc, and gallium, plus aluminum, cobalt, magnesium, molybdenum, and phosphorus.
Anions (by ion chromatography and ISE)
chloride, fluoride, bromide, iodide, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and sulfate.
Our Analysis Methods
ICP Elemental Analysis
Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) to ASTM E2371, E1479, E2594, and E3061.
ICP-OES is a versatile, efficient method run on the SPECTRO ARCOS FHX22, providing one of the most accurate testing methods available today.
DCP Elemental Analysis
Direct current plasma emission spectroscopy (DCPES) to ASTM E1097 and E2371.
DCPES is a classic optical method run on the Beckman Spectra Span VI, backed by more than 30 years of experience.
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Flame atomic absorption (AA) spectroscopy to ASTM E663.
Considered less prone to spectral interference, AA provides accurate detection of trace metals using the Perkin Elmer 3030B.
Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption
Graphite furnace atomic absorption (GFAA) to ASTM E1184.
GFAA employs an electric furnace and multiple heating steps remove interferences and isolate the target element, giving sub-ppm determination of trace metals on the Shimadzu AA6650.
Industries We Serve
Luvak supports a broad range of industries with prompt, accredited materials testing, from aerospace and nuclear to medical devices, energy, and additive manufacturing.
Nuclear Testing
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Medical Devices & Implants
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Precious Metals
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Energy
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Automotive
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Construction — Repair, Renovation & Restoration
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Additive Manufacturing Analysis
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Universities — Research & Development
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