Lab Services
Proper chemical maintenance of a molten salt bath is essential for consistent results. Our scientists and technicians test bath and sludge samples so you can monitor and maintain your baths.
We analyze samples from Kolene® salt baths used for cleaning and descaling, heat treating, and ferritic nitrocarburizing (FNC). For on-site work such as salt pump-out, recharge, and preventative maintenance inspections, see Field Services.
Available testing†
Wet Chemistry
- Carbonate / Bicarbonate
- Cyanide / Cyanate
- Nitrate / Nitrite, F–, Cl– (Ion Chromatography)
- Metal Content (ICP-OES)
- Insolubles
Metallurgical
- Optical Microscopy
- Macro & Micro Hardness Testing
Borescope Inspection of Castings
Profilometry (contact and non-contact)
Particle Size Distribution (sieve shake test)
†Some test results may be unavailable when proprietary formulations or trade secrets limit what can be reported.
Sample shipping procedure · View lab services and pricing (PDF)
Have a salt bath or sludge sample to test? Fill in the sample submission form and send it with your sample, or ask us which tests you need.