Asbestos/Microscopy

Bureau Veritas has over 20 years of experience performing asbestos analyses using methods from ASTM, EPA, NIOSH, AHERA, and ISO.  Our experts have extensive knowledge of applied microscopy in diverse scientific fields, such as mineralogy, geology, materials science, and engineering. We currently offer the following routine services in our Kennesaw, GA laboratory:

• Fiber Counts -- Air samples analyzed by phase contrast microscopy (PCM) and identification of all fibers by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS)
• Bulk materials -- Analyses of bulk materials by polarized light microscopy (PLM) and quantitative asbestos analysis by TEM

• Soil and Vermiculite -- Quantitative procedures for asbestos in soil and vermiculite
  
   

We also offer specialty testing capabilities for materials characterization and nanotechnology.

 

In order to stay current on the latest issues and methods, Bureau Veritas has membership in:

 

• American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)
• Microscopy Society of America
• ASM International

• International Metallographic Society
  
   

Contact one of our experts at 800.806.5887.