Example Reports

Below is a selection of the type of work undertaken for the Paints & Coatings Industries.

CSMA Report Titles relating to Paints & Coatings Industries

DSIMS Depth Profiling of Coated Glass Samples Surface Analysis of Epoxy Resin Investigation of Matt Appearance on Clear Coat Varnish ToFSIMS Investigation of Crater Defects in Varnish Layers Surface Analysis of Treated Glasses Analysis of Two Aluminium Oxide Samples by X-ray Diffraction XRD Analysis of Coatings and a Powder Containing Aluminium Flake. Analysis of Alumina Powders by X-Ray Diffraction DSIMS Analysis of Paint Flake Samples Investigation of Spot Contamination on a Coated Aluminium Foil XRD Analysis of Alumina Analysis of a Black Coating on Ceramic Bakeware XPS Analysis of Aluminium Oxide and Aluminium Hydroxide Powders and Blends XPS and DSIMS Analysis of Glaze Composition Surface Investigation of the Delamination of a Paint Coating from a Car Door Panel Investigation of a Crater Defect Investigation into Inconsistent Glaze Appearance XPS Analysis of Rubber Mouldings and Reinforcement Material Comparative Surface Analysis of Aluminium Substrates using XPS and ToF-SIMS Investigation into the Tarnishing of Gold Decoration on Ceramic Ware Further ToFSIMS Investigation of Blistering on a Paint Coating SEM Investigation of Particles in Primer Layer of Blistered Paint Coating Characterisation of Glaze Surfaces by XPS and DSIMS ToFSIMS Investigation of Blistering on a Paint Coating Surface Analysis of Glaze Surfaces Surface Analysis of Contaminated Catalyst Material ToF-SIMS Analysis of Non-Wetting on Epoxy-Coated Glass Bottles XPS Analysis of Yellowed Cement Grout Reverse Engineering of a Black Primer Coating using ToF-SIMS ToF-SIMS Analysis of Epoxy Based Surfaces SEM Analysis of Silver Catalyst Powders Analysis Of Silver Powders Showing Low And High Yield DSIMS Analysis of Titanium Dioxide Pigment in a Plastic Foil ToFSIMS Investigation of Crater Formation in a Coating Investigation of Pin-Holing Effect in Black-Coated Glass. Comparison of the Morphology of Two Bismuth Oxide Pigments using SEM Analysis. DSIMS Investigation of Crater Formation in Black Coating. XPS Analysis of Dry Flow Powder for Flow Enhancer Additives. Surface Analysis of Resin Delamination/Black Spots on Copper Disc An Investigation into Delamination of the Tie Layer Coating on a Ship’s Hull. Analysis of Pigments for Flow Enhancer Additive. Determination of the Locus of Failure of Coated, Plasma-treated Polycarbonate and EPR Plaques using XPS Investigation of Craters in a Varnish Layer XPS analysis of plasma treated EPR plaques. Investigation of Crater Formation in a Paint Coating using ToF-SIMS Investigation into Rheological Differences Between Spray Dried and Belt Dried Powders. Investigation of Crater Formation on a Green Panel using XPS and ToF-SIMS Surface Analysis of Electroplated Tin-Silver Coating Surface Analysis of Glazes using XPS and DSIMS Investigation of a Crater Problem using ToF-SIMS Investigation into the Cause of Yellowing of a White Paint Coating using ToF-SIMS. Further Investigation into Faulty Patination on Lead Plated Tiles. Investigation into Insulation Coating Failure on Copper Wire using ToF-SIMS Surface Analysis of Glazes by DSIMS and XPS XPS Analysis of Surface Oxidation on Polyethylene Coated Milk Cartons. Feasibility Study to Characterise a SnOx Layer on a Flexible Solar Cell System, using Depth Profiling SIMS Investigation of Surface 'Bloom' on a Coating and Subsequent Paint Delamination. Feasibility Study into the Application of Surface Analysis to Glazes using XPS and Dynamic SIMS Initial Investigation into the Discolouration of Paint Flakes using XPS Investigation into the Cause of Disbondment of Rail Car Coatings using ToF-SIMS Investigation into the Migration and Bonding of Lacquer into Wood Surfaces using Surface Analysis Techniques Analysis of White Base Coated Sheets by ToF-SIMS Analysis of White Base Coated Sheets by XPS Investigation into the Migration and Bonding of Lacquer into Wood Surfaces using Surface Analysis Techniques. Investigation of Craters Formed on a White Monolayer Top Coat System using XPS Characterisation of Two PolyEthylene (PE) Sealing Surfaces using ToF-SIMS Investigation of Coating Detachment by ToF-SIMS Analysis of Bloom/Stain on Injection Moulded Parts using ToFSIMS and XPS Angle Dependent XPS Analysis of a Coated Lens Depth profiling SIMS and AES analysis of pigment flakes to study layer structure. Surface Chemical Changes Induced by Flame, Plasma and Corona Treatment of EPR Plaques. XPS Analysis of Stoved White Base Coats XPS Analysis of Alumina-Silica Flow Additive Quantitative XPS Analysis of Two Resin Coating Powders with Flow Additive. Analysis of Algae Growth on a Silicone Based Antifouling Coating by XPS and SEM/EDX. Analysis of Intermittent Delamination Failure of Paint System on Aerosol Cans XPS Characterisation of Polypropylene, Polycarbonate and ABS Surfaces Treated by Flame, Corona, Plasma and Chemical Etching Surface Analysis of Specimens to Establish the Cause of Poor Paint Adhesion Investigation of the Influence of UV Light Exposure upon Epoxy Intercoat Adhesion by XPS DSIMS Analysis of Five Iron Oxide Samples Surface Analysis of Naturally and Artificially Discoloured uPVC by XPS An XPS Investigation of the Effects of UV Treatments on PP Plaques and PE Film ToF-SIMS Investigation of Bloom/Loss of Gloss at the Surface of White Coated Panels ToF-SIMS Analysis of Polypropylene Panels Identification of the Cause of "White Staining" of Silicon Wafers using Imaging, Depth Profiling and Static SIMS An Investigation into the Cause of Blister Defects on Fascia Panel Grills. Characterisation of Spot Defects in Lacquered Car Fascia Panels and Strategies for their Prevention. A Surface Analysis Investigation into Metal - Primer Adhesion Failure after Salt Spray using XPS and ToF-SIMS. A LIMA and Optical Microscopy Analysis of a Blister Defect in a Silver Paint Layer. Characterisation of Coating Treatments on New Generation Pigment Flakes by SIMS and XPS Investigation into the Detachment of a Marine Coating using XPS. Investigation into Powder Coating of Polypropylene AFM Analysis of Amine Epoxy Silane Coatings Investigation into the Bonding of Glass Fibre Filled Polymer Plaques using Surface Analysis Techniques. Analysis of "Fisheye" Surface Defects on Impregnated Paper using XPS and ToF-SIMS Investigation of the Variable Inter-Coat Adhesion of a Paint Product using XPS and ToF-SIMS Investigation into the Discolouration of Artificially Weathered PVC Sheathing Compound Plaque using XPS and ToF-SIMS. SIMS Analysis of Biocide Coating samples LIMA Analysis of a Defect in a Crater in a Painted Car Body Panel. ToF-SIMS Characterisation of Reverse Printed Polymer Films Examination of Spectra from Ink Surfaces obtained by ToF-SIMS XPS Characterisation of Biocide Related Coatings. Characterisation of Reverse Printed Polymer Films and Associated Coating Components using ToF-SIMS Investigation into the Discolouration of uPVC under Artificial Weathering Conditions using XPS. Surface Analysis of Coated Polyester Films using XPS. XPS Analysis of Silicone Segregation in PDMS-Acrylic Polymer Blends. Analysis of Crater on a PTFE Coated Aluminium Coupon using XPS and ToF-SIMS ToF-SIMS Analysis of Discoloured PVC Cable Sheathing Investigation of "Daisy" Crystallite Formation in Yttrium Oxide/Silver/Zinc Sulphide Optical Coatings By DSIMS ToF-SIMS Analysis of "Fish Eyes" on White Laminates Investigation into the Appearance of a Precipitate in a Polypropylene Bubble Pack by XPS and ToF-SIMS. ToF-SIMS Analysis of Craters on ABS Components Analysis of 'Fish Eyes' on a Coated Component using ToF-SIMS ToF-SIMS Investigation into the Detachment of a Coating System on a Ship Surface Analysis of Intermittent Failure of Coated Nylon Fabrics by XPS. Investigation of Particulate Contamination in Paint Craters using ToF-SIMS A LIMA Investigation of a Red Unicoat Paint Defect. Analysis of Glass Ampoules using ToF-SIMS An XPS Investigation of Staining on Gold Plated Pen Points and Caps Comparative Surface Characterisation of Two Silica Powders using ToF-SIMS An XPS Investigation of Tarnishing on Gold Coated Pen Barrels Analysis of the Internal Coatings of Rail Tankers using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) An XPS Analysis of Residues on Piston Skirts After Various Cleaning Treatments. An Investigation into the Interaction of Adhesives with Wood using ToF-SIMS An Optical Microscopy and LIMA Analysis of Dimpling in a Painted Car Body Panel. Surface Characterisation of three Copolymer Micro-Sphere Powders using ToF-SIMS Surface Characterisation of Coated Paper Samples using XPS and ToF-SIMS Analysis of an Inhibitor Treated Aluminium Coupon using Angle Dependent XPS. A LIMA study of Cratering in White Goods Panel Coatings. Analysis of Discoloured Paper Samples using ToF-SIMS A ToF-SIMS Investigation into the Localised Non-Wetting of Powder-Coated Steel Components An SEM and LIMA Study of "Mottling" in Enamel Coatings on Glass. ToF-SIMS Investigation of Craters on White Painted Steel Panels Quantitative XRD Analysis of Two Aluminium Hydroxide : Aluminium Oxide Mixtures Analysis of "White Spots" in a Black Glass Coating using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). An LSOM and SEM/EDX Analysis of Craters in the Clear Coat Layer on Car Body Panels. Analysis of "Shiny" Area of a PVC Coated Panel using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). A LIMA Investigation of Spot Defects on White Painted Steel Panels. Analysis of Discoloured Polyester Powder Coatings using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). Analysis of Two Grained PVC Samples using XPS An Investigation into Discolouration of a Powder Coating using ToF-SIMS An Investigation into Fabric Delamination from Foam using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Analysis of a PP Film Containing a PolyOlefin-PDMS Co-Polymer using Angle Dependent XPS. An XPS Investigation of Two Paint Panels Exhibiting Differing Wettability Characteristics X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Studies of the Cause of Bloom on Bread Wrappers A Study on the Effect of Hydration on Modified PVC Surfaces using Cryo-XPS An XPS study of Top Coat Paint Delamination from a Ship. XRD Phase Analysis of Seven Powders ToF-SIMS Analysis of an Organic Coating on Glass SIMS Depth Profiling Analysis of Niobium Films on Copper An XPS/AES study of Gold:TiN Plated Pen Barrels. Quantitative XPS Analysis of Aluminium and Silicon Concentration on a White Thin Film Powder. XPS Analysis of Coated Copper Oxide Powders. XPS Analysis of Paint Adhesion Failure on ABS Door Extensions for Trucks. An XPS analysis of aluminium and silicon levels in polymer powders. A LIMA investigation of darkened wax resist on printed fabric. SIMS Depth Profiling Analysis of Niobium Films on Copper Further Investigation into Lacquer Coating Defects on the Inner Wall of Beverage Cans using ToF-SIMS An XPS and LIMA Analysis of Cratering in Painted Car Body Panels. ToF-SIMS Investigation of PP-PE Delamination in a Multi-Layered Film Surface Characterisation of Silica Powders using ToF-SIMS and XPS An Investigation into 'Dishing' on Painted Panels using ToF-SIMS and XPS An SEM and Surface Profilometry study of the roughness of painted car body panels. Analysis of Treated Polyamide Samples using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Determination of Silicone in _White Base Coats, Inks and Chain Oil using ToF-SIMS and EIMS Surface Characterisation of Pit-Like Spots in Powder Clear Coat by ToF-SIMS Surface characterisation of two bronze powders using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) XPS study of a stained aluminised can and a pet food can with discoloured lacquer. A LIMA study of coating defects on wood grain finished car facias. A ToF-SIMS study of coating disbondment from phosphate treated piston skirts during engine tests Analysis of Metal Concentrations in Iron Oxide and Titanium Dioxide Pigments for Printing Inks using ICP-OES Characterisation of a Polymer Coating on a Paper Substrate using XPS and ToF-SIMS LIMA investigation of blemish spots in coated panels. Investigation into Defects on Re-Painted car Bonnet Sections using XPS and Optical Microscopy Analysis of Spin Finished Polypropylene Yarns using ToF-SIMS Interface Analysis of a Failing Paint Investigation into Painting Problems on Polycarbonate/ABS Car radio Panel Moulds using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) An Investigation into Coating Delamination using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). SIMS Analysis of Treated Dentine XPS Analysis of 'Smokey' Deposit on a Quartz Lamp Body ToFSIMS Analysis of Hair Samples Comparative Analysis of Three Calcium Bromide Powders - "Bubbling" Investigation Investigation into Visual Defects at Methacrylate Bonded Glass Bevel Interfaces. Surface Analysis of Staining on a Platinum Thermocouple ToFSIMS Investigation of Egg Soiling on Steel and Ceramic Surfaces DSIMS Profiling of Plated Zinc Handles ToF-SIMS Analysis of Washed Repellent Coated Textiles Quantitative Calculation of Solar Insolation on Shaded Vertical Surfaces. Surface Analysis of Plate Samples Consultancy Report on Coating Thickness Applied to Pinnacled Substrates. Analysis of Indices and Coated Glass Capillaries following Improved Coating Processes using XPS Surface Analysis of Egg Soiling on Glass Analysis of Treated Hair and Dyed Cotton using ToF-SIMS Low Temperature ToF-SIMS Analysis of Four Hair Swatches Treated with Different Conditioners Surface Analysis of Tiles Treated with Toilet Cleaning Products The Characterisation of Glazed Tile Surfaces using Surface Analysis Techniques Analysis of Crater Defects on Wallpaper Coatings Investigation of Delamination in Floor Tiles using XPS and ToF-SIMS Initial Investigation into the Distribution of Furniture Polish Components on a Lacquer Surface using Surface Analysis Methods Analysis of a Paper Product for the Presence of a Silicone Coating using ToF-SIMS XPS and ToF-SIMS Characterisation of Silicone Polymer Distribution on Acrylic Tiles Surface Analysis of Coated Stainless Steel Coupons by XPS Surface Analysis of Cleaned and Polished & Quartz Lenses Investigation into Spot Defects on Flooring using Surface Analysis Methods Surface Characterisation of Heparin Coatings using XPS Surface Composition and Silicone Distribution Studies of Acrylic Tiles Surface Chemical Analysis of Two Limestone Slabs to Investigate Silicone Sealant Migration Surface Characterisation of Organic Coatings on Stainless Steel using ToF-SIMS Investigation of Novel Polymer Technologies for Surface Modification to Prevent Soil Sticking on Toilet Bowls Analysis of Additional Coated Stainless Steel and Polycarbonate Surfaces by XPS A SEM/EDX and LIMA Analysis of Defects in Chrome Plated Taps. Analysis of Coated Polycarbonate and Stainless Steel Surfaces using XPS Investigation into the Water Repellent Nature of Two Non-woven Papers using XPS FT-IR Analysis of Debris from a Steel Emboss Roller Investigation into the Penetration of Polishes into Soft Wood by DSIMS. Surface Composition / Silicone Distribution Studies on Four Dental Palates Investigation into Packaging Films for Bath Foam Sachets Headspace Analysis of Lacquered - Al Conditioner Tubes Characterisation of the Surface Chemical and Physical Condition of Porcelain Materials Investigation into the Internal Structures of Two Pairs of Thermoplastic Elastomer Pellets using Scanning Electron Microscopy Surface Analysis of Aluminium/Polyethylene Foil Sachets using ToF-SIMS and XPS Determination of Lubricant Coverage of Filter Tow Fibres by SIMS XPS Characterisation of Polymer Coated Polycarbonate and Stainless Steel Substrates Assessment of Feasibility of ToF-SIMS and XPS for 'Turn-Key' Surface Analysis of Treated Hair Specimens Analysis of Gas Permeation from Packs of Anti-bacterial Wipes Using Gas Chromatography Investigation of Polyurethane Foam Discolouration by ToF-SIMS An Investigation into Blistering on Pre-Pasted Wallpaper using ToF-SIMS and XPS Analysis of a Series of Cotton Swatches using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Investigation into the Cause of Blue Discolouration of Customer Returned Fabrics using ToF-SIMS ToF-SIMS Investigation into the Variable Ink Receptivity of Printed Wall Papers Investigation into the Release Coat on a Self-Adhesive Border Wallpaper using XPS. An XPS Investigation of the Cause of Gloss Damage to Enamel Tiles after Product Treatment Study into The Corrosion of Glass using Dynamic Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Investigation into Contamination of UV-Cured Varnish using ToF-SIMS Analysis of Conditioner Treated Hair Specimens using SIMS Investigation into Poor Lamination of Nylon Fabric using ToF-SIMS Analysis of Contact Lenses using ToF-SIMS An XPS Investigation of Delamination Problems on Shampoo Sachets XPS and LIMA analysis of chlorination treatments on surgeon's gloves. Evaluation of a New Polymer Coating System using XPS XPS Feasibility Studies for the Determination of Molybdenum Concentrations at Tooth Surfaces Further Analysis of Coated PMMA Tiles using ToF-SIMS XPS Studies of the Surface Silicone Concentration and Distribution on PMMA Tiles An Investigation into Delamination of Sachet Samples using XPS and ToF-SIMS Investigation into the Migration of Species in Confectionery Materials by GC-MS Analysis of Shampoo Sachets Showing Delamination using ToF-SIMS Analysis of Shampoo Sachets Showing Differing Degrees of Delamination, using XPS Surface Characterisation of Dish Cloths using XPS and ToF-SIMS To Compare the Coating Thickness for Two Titanium Dioxide Samples using Depth Profiling XPS. An investigation of the effects of ageing on the surface chemistry of tin-plated brass anode conductors by XPS An Investigation of the Surface Characteristics of Blood Stains on Cotton Fabric XPS analysis of reference glass test panels. Analysis of Treated Cotton and Polyamide Fabric Samples using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). Angle dependent XPS and ToF-SIMS studies of the silicone distribution on treated tiles LIMA analysis of surface defects in coated lenses An XPS investigation of the surface chemistry of coated paper XPS/LIMA analysis of blue inks on cheques Determination of silicone distribution on tiles using ToF SIMS XPS analysis of treated glass bottle surfaces Analysis of Coatings on Titanium Dioxide Powders by EFTEM Analysis Investigation of Cleaning Process on Polymer Films An XPS study of the depth distribution of silicone within a two layer film on a nylon substrate An XPS/AES study of platinum coated carbon granules A comparative XPS study of "good" and "bad" friction materials. An XPS study of alumino-silicate cladding on TiO2 An XPS study of silicone distributions through cast hair conditioning films.