The proper chemical maintenance of a Molten Salt Bath (MSB) is critical to the consistent output of a quality product. Kolene has a well outfitted lab to carry out numerous quantitative and qualitative tests needed to support an MSB operation. Our laboratory is staffed with knowledgeable scientists and technicians, with over 70 years of combined experience, able and willing to help you with the monitoring of your MSB.

Available Testing†

Wet Chemistry
– Carbonate/bicarbonate
– Cyanide/cyanate 
– Nitrate/nitrite, F^–, Cl^– (ion chromatography) 
– Metal content (ICP-OES) – Insolubles 

Particle Size Distribution (sieve shake test)

Metallurgical
– Optical Microscopy
– Macro hardness testing 
– Micro hardness testing 

Borescope Inspection of Castings

Profilometry (contact & non-contact) 

Salt Sampling 

†Some results may not be available due to proprietary formulations and trade secrets.