GTP’s scientists and technicians conduct basic and applied chemical and metallurgical research for process and product development.  Our staff develops new products, improves existing ones and devises new manufacturing techniques to lower costs and increase production and productivity.  Currently holding hundreds of patents, our R&D group continues to push the boundaries of luminescent phenomena and the chemistry and technology of tungsten and molybdenum and their alloys.

Materials Analysis

An onsite analysis group supports R&D and manufacturing with complete materials characterization using a wide range of instrumentation.  Our analysis lab is capable of detailing material to its basic components using testing methods including inductively-coupled plasma spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy, sputtered neutral mass spectrometry and a number of other procedures.  GTP’s Materials Analysis Laboratories in Towanda are accredited for chemical and mechanical testing by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. This accreditation recognizes that the laboratories, within the scope of their accreditation, meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, “General Requirements for the competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories.” Testing laboratories that comply with this International Standard also operate in accordance with ISO9001-2000. Additional information on this accreditation, including the scope, is available upon request.  Accreditation and equipment combine to create one of the best equipped materials analysis facilities in the country.  Analytical services are available to other groups in the corporation and to outside customers.