Services

Our group is experienced in the development of specialized advanced ceramic and composites materials, as well as tailored industrial processes for variety of applications.

In addition, the group offers the following technical services:

Thermal Analysis and Thermal Treatment:

  • Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Setaram TG92, SETSYS EVOLUTION ,
  • Temperature range RT-1650 oC
  • Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA), Setaram TG92, SETSYS EVOLUTION ,
  • Temperature range RT-1650 oC
  • Simultaneous TGA/DTA tests, Setaram TG92, SETSYS EVOLUTION,
  • Temperature range RT-1650 oC
  • Dilatometry (TMA), Setaram, SETSYS EVOLUTION, Temperature range 150-1600oC
  • Evolved gases qualitative analysis by Mass spectrometry ( MS), Thermostar GSD 320, Pfeiffer ; HAL/3F 301 RC triple filter mass spectrometer, Hiden
  • Simultaneous TGA/DTA/MS  – Thermogravimetry-Differential Thermal Analysis with on-line evolved gases qualitative analysis by Mass spectrometry
  • Thermal Treatment of ceramics, polymer-ceramic composites, ceramic-metal composites, powders, etc. in the range 25-1600 oC:

tube furnaces – in Air, Argon, Helium, Nitrogen, N2/H2 mix, Ar/H2 mix, CO2;

box furnaces for small and large samples – in Air.

Surface Analysis:

  • Specific Surface Area (SSA) by BET measuring with N2 adsorption/desorption