material identification

The process of determining the composition or identity of a material, typically performed to ascertain the type of material used in a product, componentAny physical part of the pipeline, other than line pipe, including but not limited to valves, welds, tees, flanges, fittings, taps, branch connections, outlets,…, or sample. It involves various techniques and methods to analyze the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of the material in question.