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Characterisation of Synthetic and Natural Materials

Unique in the country with over 30 years of experience providing comprehensive services using advanced, cutting-edge techniques.

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We are specialists in the characterisation of synthetic and natural materials, such as formations, polymers, metals, semiconductors and catalysts at the micro, nanometric and atomic levels. We obtain the elemental composition, crystalline phase determinations, atomic surface composition, detailed morphological and crystallographic characterisation, as well as the development of new catalytic and adsorbent materials, natural or synthetic products.

Laboratory capabilities

  • X-ray fluorescence spectrometers.

  • X-ray diffractometers.

  • The only area detector in Latin America.

  • Robots for material synthesis.

  • Multi-channel fixed bed robot (for parallel catalytic evaluation of 48 materials).

  • Four transmission electron microscopes (two with aberration correction).

  • Two scanning electron microscopes (one with ion beam).

  • Two atomic force microscopes and one tunnelling microscope.

  • Optical microscopes.

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Types of tests

Elemental analysis from carbon to uranium
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Qualitative and quantitative identification in crystalline phases
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Lightweight, medium and heavyweight.

Diffraction and microdiffraction including all types of materials
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From heavy fractions of petroleum

Mössbauer spectroscopy
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For characterisation of iron-based compounds at room temperature and liquid nitrogen.

Surface analysis of solid materials by spectroscopy
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X-ray photoelectronics
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Learn about the oxidation states of different materials.

Raman spectroscopy
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For analysis of solid and liquid materials.

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Characterisation of Synthetic and Natural Materials

Characterisation of the chemical composition of materials.

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Petrophysics and PVT Analysis

Studies of geological, petrophysical and dynamic characteristics for storage control.

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Organic Geochemistry

Identification of fluid heterogeneities.

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Hydrocarbon Production and Corrosion Control

Solutions to internal and external corrosion problems in oil industry facilities.

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Well Drilling, Completion and Maintenance

Determines geostress, casing pipe settlement (PSs), hole geometry.

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Hydrocarbon Recovery

Study of primary, secondary and enhanced recovery processes under reservoir conditions.

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Pilot Plants and Catalyst Scaling

Scaling of catalytic materials; evaluation of processes in microplants and microsystem materials.

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Environmental Analysis

Determination of metals by atomic absorption, analysis of the Stiff and Davis stability index.

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Chemical Analysis

Technologies to maintain and increase hydrocarbon production, ensuring a constant flow.

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Thermodynamics and Chemical Synthesis

Determination of physicochemical properties, phase equilibrium, and chemical equilibrium.

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Physical Analysis

Optimisation of industrial process performance, focusing on increasing production.

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Combustion Systems

Assessment of the fossil fuel combustion process, mitigating its environmental impact.

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