Ferrite Testing

At PSC, we are proud to offer Ferrite Testing Services as part of our comprehensive inspection capabilities. Ferrite testing is an essential non-destructive evaluation method used to measure the percentage of ferrite content in stainless steel, especially for austenitic and duplex stainless steels. This service is critical in ensuring optimal material performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Why Ferrite Testing Matters

Ferrite content plays a significant role in determining the mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, toughness, and weldability of stainless steels. Our ferrite testing service ensures that your materials meet the desired specifications for strength, durability, and safety.

Applications Include:

• Oil & Gas Equipment
• Pulp & Paper Industry Components
• Chemical Processing Systems
• Power Generation Infrastructure
• Mining and Manufacturing Equipment
• Pressure Vessels, Welds, Tanks, and Overlays

Key Benefits of PSC’s Ferrite Testing Services:

• Fast, Accurate Results
  Using advanced equipment like the Feritscope FMP30, our testing is performed quickly, with immediate results provided to you.
• Non-Destructive Method
  The process leaves your materials undamaged, requiring only a clean and smooth surface for testing.
• Standards Compliance
  PSC ensures all ferrite testing meets API 938C, API 582, NACE MR0175, and NACE MR0103 standards, among others.
• Experienced Technicians & Engineers
  Our team includes certified metallurgical technologists and senior engineers who understand how ferrite percentages affect material properties. We go beyond the test, offering tailored recommendations based on results.
• Optimized Material Performance
  Ensures proper ferrite content to prevent cracking, improve corrosion resistance, and maintain the required toughness and strength in materials.

XRF Analysis

PSC (Petro Sadr Corp.) now employs top-tier XRF equipment, backed by a certified Level 2 CGSB inspector and a skilled material and welding engineer who validate the final reports. Our experts, armed with high-performance XRF machines, swiftly pinpoint specific grades of carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys. This technology is especially vital for older materials with uncertain origins or for confirming components in new materials, offering instantaneous reporting through handheld devices. We extend our capabilities to identifying diverse materials, like sludge, through semi-quantitative analysis. Notably, heightened iron content points to upstream corrosion, while the presence of sulphur dioxide indicates biofouling, a key factor in pipe degradation. Our proficiency extends to measuring silicon, and manganese in welds and materials, and even quantifying lead levels in painted surfaces without any impact on the surface itself.

Uses of XRF Analysis: