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Particle Size Distribution Analyses

PTL has a wide range of particle size instrumentation to ensure each sample is analyzed using the most appropriate technique. Particulate can be measured from several nanometers to several millimeters in size, with the potential to also determine the particle concentration. Read More

Consulting

With a combined experience of over 50 years in the particle characterization industry, PTL is your most valuable resource for fine particle issues. PTL provides a wide array of consulting services to meet your specific needs including but not limited to:

Technical Short Courses
Instrumental Training
Legal Consulting
General Consultation

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Surface Area / Pore Size

A variety of different techniques are used at PTL to characterize the surface area and pore size of samples. Krypton, NItrogen and Liquid mercury are utilized to measure a wide range of surface areas. Read More

Microscopy Services

PTL's image analysis services allow the client to understand the morphological shape characteristics of the sample. Simple photomicrographs to complete particle size distributions from images can be provided. Read More

Physical Measurements

Basic flow, dispersion and density properties of a sample can have far reaching affects on your process. PTL has the latest advancements in these areas to help you solve your problems. Read More

Industries Served

Abrasives Serving the abrasive industry over the last 2 decades, the most common testing performed for this field is particle size and shape analysis. The world of abrasives can encompass a host of varying...
Dietary Supplements Concurrent with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s final rule establishing regulations to require current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) for dietary supplements, PTL can offer cGMP services...
Environmental Testing Services Particle size, particle concentration and other physical characterization analyses are critical to many environmental applications. Regulatory agencies in the environmental sphere demand strict compliance...
Medical Devices Advances in biomedical implant and device technology continue to present new challenges in the area of physical testing. Particle Size Distribution, Surface Area and Porosity measurement data are...
Pharmaceutical Testing Services Supporting drug development with pharmaceutical testing is some of the most exciting work we do. As a premier cGMP contract service laboratory, PTL partners with pharmaceutical scientists to identify...
Beauty / Cosmetics Testing PTL’s analytical staff has years of experience designing test methods and performing analysis for cosmetic, skin care, fragrance and personal hygiene samples. Whether your company needs a third...