As an ISO-IEC 17025* accredited laboratory, CIRAM guarantees reliable isotope analysis for industry.
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ISO-IEC 17025* accreditation, issued by COFRAC, is the international benchmark for testing and calibration laboratories. It attests to their technical competence, the validity of their methods and the reliability of their results. Unlike method standards such as ASTM D6866 or ISO 16640 - which define how to measure a parameter - ISO-IEC 17025 certifies that the laboratory itself is capable of carrying out these analyses under strictly controlled, auditable and reproducible conditions.
In Martillac, near Bordeaux, CIRAM is ISO/IEC 17025* accredited for stable isotopic analysis of carbon and nitrogen, and graphitization of organic materials.) This site, the only one of its kind in France, was designed to accommodate sensitive and complex analyses in a secure scientific environment. This official recognition reflects our daily commitment to providing our customers with reliable, reproducible results that can be used with complete confidence.
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Request a quoteThe CIRAM laboratory has CIR accreditation from the French Ministry of Higher Education.
This accreditation distinguishes laboratories that carry out research and innovation. It also entitles our customers to a 30% tax credit on all CIRAM invoices.
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At CIRAM, we use rigorous, recognized methods to guarantee reliable results. Our analyses are based on stable carbon and nitrogen isotope analysis, graphitization and graphitization and carbon-14 dating by gas pedal mass spectrometry (AMS), for precise, reproducible measurements.
The main international standards for analysis of the biobased content of materials :
This expertise guarantees reliable, legible results that meet the requirements of the industry sectors.
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CIRAM 's strength also lies in its team. Experts from academic research, materials engineering and the field work together to provide tailor-made services. This multi-disciplinary approach, rare on the market, enables us to understand and respond to the specific needs of each sector.
Are you a manufacturer committed to environmental transformation and the development of biobased materials? CIRAM can put its know-how at your disposal to meet your challenges.
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