Ottawa (ON) Research Centre | Facilities

Characterization Laboratory

The Characterization Lab specializes in the analysis of fuels, biofuels and biomass products, fuel-related products and by-products in the solid, liquid or gaseous states. It is equipped with modern analytical instrumentation for conducting physical, chemical, elemental, spectroscopic, chromatographic and molecular characterization studies following the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and in-house developed test procedures. Advanced characterization studies can be performed using modern analytical techniques including scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, x-ray fluorescence, gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.

With active involvement in standards development and research into novel analytical techniques and methodologies, the Characterization Laboratory strives to meet the unique needs of the energy technology R&D programs.

Fore more information on CanmetENERGY's analytical facilities and equipment, please visit the Characterization Laboratory's home page.