Specialists in
Surface Analysis
Who We Are
Loughborough Surface Analysis Limited (LSA Ltd) is a strongly established and well-known laboratory specialising in surface analysis.
We provide a responsive, confidential and professional contract surface analysis service to both the industrial and academic sectors. Our approach is people centric, to actively encourage interaction and participation during the analytical process, with the belief that personal care and attention is as important as technical ability. Confidentiality is of the upmost importance at LSA Ltd, and thus all of our analysis is undertaken with the strictest confidence.
Learn MoreMethods


SIMS
Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry – used for quantitative and qualitative depth profiling through materials


AES
Auger Electron Spectroscopy – used for detecting surface elements


SEM-EDX
Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray detection – used for quantitative surface analysis.