Powders
- Particle size distribution (laser-granulometry*, sedimentation methods,
ultrasonic spectroscopy, photon correlation spectroscopy)
- Specific surface area (BET)*
- True density (pycnometer)
- Untempted bulk density (DIN EN 725-9)
Slurries and suspensions
- Viscosity (rotational viscosimeter)*
- Electrokinetic properties (particle charge detector)
Green bodies
- Green density (vacuum method)
- Density and defect determination (X-ray and ultrasonic methods)
- Tensile strength and elongation of green tapes
Thermal processes
Thermal and thermo-mechanical properties
- Coefficient of thermal expansion (horizontal dilatometer)
- Thermal shock resistivity (laser method)
- High temperature viscosity (rotational viscosimeter*, bending beam)
- Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA)
Electrical properties
- Permittivity, dielectric loss, temperature coefficient of permittivity
(impedance analyzer with climate control)
- Dielectric strength (direct and alternating current)
Optical properties
- Refractive index
- UV/VIS-NIR transmission und reflectivity
Chemical properties
- Solubility of biomaterials (AAS-ICP)
Microstructure, surface quality and phase analysis
- Apparent density, open porosity (Archimedes and vacuum methods)
- Specific surface of porous material (BET)
- Microstructural defects (XRD und ultrasonic methods)
- Surface topography (Scanning interference microscopy)
- Phase analysis (XRD)*
* Accredited testing method
