How a Materials Lab Works

About this episode

The episode provides an inside look at the operations of a materials lab, detailing the analysis process and methods used by engineers.

In this episode, Jennifer Larimore and Avery Boyer, Materials Engineers at Chemours, join co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to share an inside look at how a materials lab works. Jennifer and Avery walk through the step-by-step process of analyzing samples—from sectioning, cleaning, reviewing documentation and photographing through the final wrap up of documenting and communicating findings to the customer. They discuss analysis methods like nondestructive evaluation, XRF identification, hardness, fracture testing, polishing and metallography to uncover critical material properties. The discussion also explores the importance of turning technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations. Throughout the conversation, the guests highlight how these practices help solve real-world challenges, prevent failures, and ensure long-term reliability. This episode is sponsored by Tricor Metals and Webco Industries. Corrosion Chronicles is produced by Association Briefings.

People in this episode

Hosts: Heather Allain, Marc Cook

Guests: Jennifer Larimore, Avery Boyer

Topics covered

• materials lab
• sample analysis
• engineering methods
• technical recommendations
• material properties

Keywords

• materials lab
• sample analysis
• nondestructive evaluation
• XRF identification
• hardness testing
• metallography
• technical recommendations

Sponsors

Tricor Metals, Webco Industries

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chemours, Association Briefings

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