The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (FoC) provides comprehensive cryogenic materials testing to support safety, compliance, and performance in industries where materials are exposed to extremely low temperatures. Our team evaluates how materials behave in cryogenic environments, including exposure to liquid gases and rapid temperature changes. Our goal is to help clients gain reliable data to guide material selection, component design, and long-term operational planning.
Evaluating Material Performance in Extreme Cold Environments
Materials operating at cryogenic temperatures can exhibit reduced ductility, increased brittleness, and changes in mechanical properties. Our cryogenic materials testing services assess how materials like metals, alloys, polymers, and composites respond to these conditions. We then apply established methods to evaluate conditions like tensile strength, fracture toughness, impact resistance, and thermal contraction.
Our testing is performed in controlled laboratory environments using specialized cooling systems. To help ensure consistent results, all testing follows applicable industry standards tailored to each client’s specifications.
Our Comprehensive Cryogenic Testing Capabilities
We offer a range of cryogenic materials testing services, including but not limited to:
- Tensile testing at cryogenic temperatures
- Impact testing for brittleness evaluation
- Fracture toughness and fatigue testing
- Thermal contraction and expansion measurement
- Materials characterization and failure analysis
- Compatibility testing with cryogenic fluids such as liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen
Supporting Safety, Compliance, and Risk Reduction
Reliable testing data is essential when materials are exposed to extreme cold. Cryogenic materials testing helps organizations meet regulatory expectations and internal safety requirements. Our data can support design validation, maintenance planning, and documentation for relevant governing bodies.
Additionally, testing helps identify potential failure risks, such as brittle fracture and thermal stress, before they affect performance. While results vary depending on materials and service conditions, we focus on delivering accurate, objective data to support informed, risk-based decisions.
Applications Across Cryogenic and Low-Temperature Industries
We support a wide range of industries and applications where materials must perform in extreme cold or cryogenic environments, including:
- LNG storage, transport systems, and pressure vessels
- Aerospace and space systems using liquid propellants
- Industrial gas production and handling systems
- Medical and pharmaceutical cryogenic storage
- Advanced research applications, including superconducting systems
Contact Us
To learn how our cryogenic materials testing services can support your project needs, contact ATS today. Submit a request through our web form or call +1 (888) 287-5227 to get started.
