Petrochemicals
Petrochemicals are the foundation of modern materials and energy systems. They are widely used to produce fuels, solvents, polymers, synthetic rubbers, fibers, coatings, detergents, and countless industrial intermediates. Across refining and petrochemical operations, small shifts in composition—such as hydrocarbon distribution, sulfur/nitrogen species, trace metals, water/halides, or additive carryover—can strongly affect process efficiency, catalyst life, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
We provide analytical testing and materials characterization for petrochemical feedstocks, process streams, intermediates, and finished products, supporting R&D, incoming QC, production monitoring, supplier qualification, and root-cause investigations. Our multi-technique approach delivers clear, decision-ready reporting—from rapid screening to deep unknown identification.
Why Testing Matters for Petrochemicals
Petrochemical quality and process reliability depend on controlling:
Hydrocarbon distribution and compositional fingerprint (process control and product consistency)
Impurities and trace species (sulfur/nitrogen/oxygenates—method and matrix dependent)
Volatiles and residual components impacting safety, odor, and downstream compatibility
Trace metals and ionic contaminants that poison catalysts or accelerate degradation/corrosion
Residues, deposits, and foulants linked to downtime, plugging, or heat-transfer loss
Supplier/feed variability and equivalency for procurement and blending decisions
Our lab supports both routine monitoring and targeted investigations with orthogonal methods designed for complex hydrocarbon matrices.
FAQs
Can you support both light and heavy fractions?
Yes, within method and matrix limits. Heavy fractions may require different prep and measurement strategies; we’ll recommend the best approach.
Do you provide specification-based pass/fail reporting?
Yes—provide your acceptance limits and any preferred standards or internal methods.
What if I don’t know what the contaminant is?
We can run a structured unknown-ID workflow using orthogonal tools (GC-MS/LC-MS/FTIR/Raman + ICP/IC as needed).
Can you help investigate fouling/deposits?
Yes. We identify whether residues are organic/inorganic, characterize particles, and help differentiate process-derived material vs external contamination.
How important is a reference sample?
Very. A known-good stream or “before change” sample makes conclusions faster and more defensible.
Can you support catalyst-poisoning investigations?
Often yes (project-dependent). Trace metals/ions screening plus comparative stream analysis can help identify likely sources.