EDS is a nondestructive testing technique that can identify a material’s crystal structure, providing information about elemental composition. EDS works by using an electron microscope to emit a focused scanning electron beam, exciting the sample’s atoms, so they emit characteristic spectrums of x-rays. The unique x-ray emissions allow inspectors to identify and quantify the materials in the sample. EDS helps to determine the material’s physical and chemical properties. Applied Technical Services conducts EDS analysis for materials such as platings, metal chips, corrosion products, and contaminant particles.