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Process Chemical Analysis
Pulp & Paper Testing
Contaminant ID
Pulping & Bleaching

Environmental Analysis
Dissolving Pulp Testing
Reburned Lime Analyzer

 

 

 
Compound light microscope with specimen projected onto monitor. “We see your samples in a different light.”

 

Microscopy is as much an art as it is a science and requires many years of experience to become fully proficient. Econotech’s microscopy department has a total of over 35 years experience in pulp and paper microscopic analysis. Our most frequently requested test is qualitative species analysis. Species mixtures can be identified on various materials and products; wood chips, pulps and papers. Pulp type can also be evaluated.

Contaminant identification is facilitated by years of practical experience. Wood-originating contaminants can be easily identified under the microscope while chemical and synthetic contaminant identification is verified by instrumentation techniques such as FTIR.

We use industry standard procedures, but can also customize testing to your specifications. Whether it’s adapting our stickies procedure for your screen size or developing a method to characterize fines, we’ll work with you to ensure the results are suited to your needs.

CONTACTS
Jodi Murphy  <firstname>@econotech.com
Heather McLeod  <firstname>@econotech.com

Please click on the link to access a complete list of our Microscopy & Wood Technology Services.


PULP AND PAPER MICROSCOPY
  • species identification
    • domestic, exotic and non-wood
    • hardwood/softwood breakdown
    • chemical/mechanical breakdown
  • contaminant identification
    • work in conjunction with FTIR
  • photomicrographs
  • fiber coarseness
  • sclereids per o.d. gram of pulp
  • cell wall thickness and fiber diameter in wood or pulp
  • deinked pulp
    • ink particle count
    • sticky area and count
  • paper defects investigation
WOOD AND CHIP TESTING
  • moisture content
  • size classification
  • species breakdown
  • bulk and basic density
  • chip pH, hot and cold
  • wood brightness
  • percent bark and rot

ASBESTOS

  • Asbestos in bulk samples
  • Fiber counts in air samples (asbestos)

At Econotech, we have been analyzing bulk and air samples for asbestos for over 15 years. WCB trained, we have the confidence and experience to provide quick turnaround and accurate results.

Problem sample? Econotech has a good working relationship with a local Scanning Electron Microscope operator to provide any necessary verification of test results.