Over 35 Years of Providing Metallurgical Services

Chemical Analysis

Corrosion studies are performed to determine the failure mechanisms via energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), ion chromatography and EDS mapping.

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David N. French Metallurgists
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Since 1984, David N. French Metallurgists has served as a consulting firm providing metallurgical analysis, expert testimony and educational seminars, specializing in the power industry.

The founder of DNFM, Dr. David N. French, is a pioneer in the industry. He served on several industry-related committees (ASME, EPRI, etc.), and wrote 2 editions of the comprehensive book "Metallurgical Failures in Fossil Fired Boilers" published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.

We have expanded our capability to not only analyze boiler tubing/piping, but also a wide variety of samples, including structural steel, pumps, impellers, bearings, fan blades, hardware, heat exchanger equipment, and much more. For sampling instructions click here.

  • Very Professional!!!

The staff that I worked with on the project was very professional and appeared very knowledgeable.  They were very quick to respond to the work request, very courteous when requesting additional information, and provided updates on the status of the analysis and report.  The evaluation and report were completed very timely and thoroughly.  The report was also very easily to follow and understand.

Brad H. Actual Customer

  • Excellent...

Excellent. Very pleased with report and its timeliness.

Karl M. Actual Customer

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