Petroceramics analytical laboratory is at the core of our scientific R&D solutions and staffed by multi-faceted skilled and experienced researchers and technicians. Our unique approach applies multiple methods of physicochemical analysis and state-of-the-art instrumentation to help clients understand a product's structure, mechanical properties, chemistry and the correlation between material's micro-structural features and thermo-mechanical behaviour.
Besides standardized material characterization, we can develop innovative and customized analytical protocols and combine advanced methodologies to face challenging tasks and meet specific client's requirements.
We can support research and development activities for your company or become your R&D laboratory.
Our equipment includes:
| Analytical instrumentation | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Electronic microscope SEM (JEOL JSM IT300LA) |
Accelerating voltage: > 300V Magnification: up to 300,000x Resolution: 3.0nm at 30kV and 15nm at 1kV Image: secondary and backscattered electron Microanalysis with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) |
| Electronic microscope SEM (JEOL JSM 5910LV) |
Accelerating voltage: 0.3-30kV Magnification: up to 300000x Resolution: 3.0nm a 30kV Image: secondary and backscattered electron Microanalysis with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) Possibility of Low Vacuum Analysis |
| X-Ray diffractometer | Geometry: Bragg-Brentano Reproducibility: ±0.0005° Monochromator: graphite Anode: Copper Detector: NaI (Tl), with reading speed of 105imp./s |
| Laser granulometer | Size range: 0.02-2000µm Accuracy: <1% Reproducibility: variation <1% |
| Optical dilatometer | Heating range: RT-1200°C Heating rate: 0.01-30°C/min Temperature resolution: 0.1°C Sample dimension: 45x5x5mm Precision ? (K-1): 0.05·10-6 Reference standard: UNI EN ISO 10545-8 |
| Thermal conductivity and diffusivity | Heating range: RT-1100°C Heating rate:0.01-50°C/min Samples: cylinders of ? 12,7 or 25.4mm, thickness 1-10mm Measurement range: 0.01-1000mm2/s (thermal diffusivity) Measurement range: 0.1-2000W/(m·K) (thermal conductivity) Reference standard: ASTM E-1461 |
| Dynamometer | Maximum load: 15kN or 250kN Flexural test Rectangular samples with section max: 20x100mm Span max: 500mm Compression test Cubic samples: max side 100mm Reference standard: ISO 10545-4:2004 |
| Dynamometer | Maximum load: 2.5kN Flexural test Samples: section area 40-100mm2 Span: 0-1000mm Working speed: 0.0005÷1000 mm/min Displacement resolution: 0.081 micron Accuracy: Class 1 ISO 7500-1 Reference standard: ISO 10545-4:2004 |
| Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer | Types of load: Compression, Tension, 3-Point Bending and Dual Cantilever Maximum temperature: 500 °C Force Range: ± 500 N Dynamic Strain: ± 1 mm to 1,5 mm Static Strain: up to 35 mm Frequency Range: 0,01 - 100 Hz tan δ: 0,0001 - 100 |
| Stereomicroscope | Eyepieces 10x/23 Br. Foc. Front optics from 0.63x to 5.0x Ring illuminator and Double spot illuminator Polarization filter set S, consisting of fixed analyzer and rotary, annular polarizer Microscopy Camera Axiocam 208 color |