Building Materials
Building Materials
Many natural, artificial materials and products are used for the construction as well as for repair works on buildings and structures. These include both naturally occurring substances like clay, rocks and sand, and man-made products. The two basic categories of building materials are:
- General-purpose materials like cement, concrete and timber, used in the construction of various types of structures
- Special-purpose materials like acoustic, insulating and refractory materials
Product testing and certification assure manufacturers, property owners and developers that the building materials used in their projects meet the quality, safety and environmental sustainability requirements. We support manufacturers by carrying out testing of materials and semi-finished products including ready-mixed concrete (RMC), cement, stone, sand, soil, rebar, insulation materials, wall plasters, paints, varnishes, coatings, metal structural products, masonry products and road products.
Measurement Types
Particle Size Distribution
Particle size analysis in the range 0.01-3500 microns. For nanoparticle analysis see dedicated section.
Morphology
Morphological analysis of particles in the range 0.5-10000 microns (size, shape and transparency of particles). Integrated Raman chemical analysis with MDRS (Morphologically Directed Raman Spectroscopy).
Nanoparticle Characterization
Size, concentration and zeta potential anlysis of nano-systems using light scattering techniques such as DLS, ELS and NTA techniques.
Rheology, Viscosity and Powder Flowability
Viscosity measurement and visco-elastic properties characterization of liquid dispersions, complex fluids and semi-solid materials.
Stability Analysis
Rapid and objective quantification of concentrated dispersion real stability using Multiple Light Scattering.
High Pressure Homogenizing
High pressure homogenizing technique to produce stable nanoemulsions, reduce particle size or molecular weight of polysaccharides, nanoencapsulation, de-agglomeration, etc.
Exosomes and EVs Characterization
Multiparametric characterization of exosomes and EVs including Sizing, Concentration per size range, Count, Phenotyping, Cargo, Integrity, Purity, etc.
Biomolecular Interactions
Biomolecular interactions of proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, lipids and other biomolecules using ITC Microcalorimetry or BioLayer Interferometry BLI techniques.
Protein Aggregate Analysis
SEC is the standard method for protein aggregate analysis. The choice of pore size is related to the size of the molecule to be separated.
Elemental Analysis
XRF provides both qualitative and quantitative information on a wide variety of sample types. It can quantify elements from beryllium (Be) up to americium (Am) in concentrations from 100% down to sub-ppm level.
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