MVA Scientific Consultants was founded in 1990. Our scientists come from different disciplines, including chemistry, physics, biology, forensic science and geology. Most of our clients are scientists and engineers from a wide range of industries; pharmaceuticals, environmental, aerospace, chemicals, plastics, electronics and many more.
Some of our work is routine, but much of it is unique.
We specialize in scientific consulting by customizing analytical testing to help our clients resolve issues and answer questions regarding their products or manufacturing processes.
Our in-house methods include a variety of microscopy; polarized light microscopy (PLM), differential interference contrast microscopy (DIC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM),energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS), micro-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), confocal laser Raman microscopy (CRM) and scanning white light interference microscopy (SWLIM).
The methods we use can answer many questions, but sometimes a client would benefit from the use of additional techniques. We refer our clients to one of the many credible and qualified labs we work with when we cannot provide the information they need. We use these labs and their methods to expand and compliment our analyses. The most common methods we recommend include:
- X-ray diffraction (XRD) – a nondestructive analytical technique used for identification of unknown crystalline material. It provides information about the crystallographic structure, chemical composition, and physical properties of material. The analyzed sample is a fine and homogenized powder.
- X-ray fluorescence (XRF) – a nondestructive analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of unknown material. XRF can provide quantitative and qualitative data. The sample can be a solid or a liquid.
- Laser light scattering – non-invasive techniques to characterize of particles in the nanometer and micrometer range. The techniques include dynamic laser light scattering and static laser light scattering. They are used for the analysis of emulsions, micelles, polymers, proteins, colloids, suspensions and dry samples.
- Metallurgy – these analyses include
chemical analysis (alloy identification), mechanical testing (hardness) and
microstructure analysis. - Pyrolysis Mass Spectrometry – a chemical analysis in which the sample is heated to decompose into smaller components, which are then analyzed. The method can be used to identify unknown material and determine decomposition temperature.
If your product or manufacturing process is experiencing an issue or a problem, please contact us at 770-662-8509 or info@mvainc.com.