Thermal characterization of builiding materials
Applying thermal analyzers and calorimeters enables our customers to test the hydration properties, burnability, and heat balance of cements and plasters. For all construction materials, they measure thermal properties such as heat capacity and thermal expansion, to ensure the materials quality and performance.
Get the essential thermal properties of the building materials you manufacture, develop or use.
To produce or use the best building materials, you need information about their thermal properties.
Our solutions include raw materials or final product testing, and the measurement of important data for the manufacturing process.
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Cement manufacturing
You can use our solutions to understand and optimize the cement manufacturing process. It includes the reactions of the raw materials in the kiln: burnability, decarbonation, evolved gases. They are measured by DSC, TGA, STA, and EGA. Additionally, drop calorimetry can establish the thermal balance of the kiln.
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Setting
and HydrationYou may need to study the rate and heat of hydration or setting of your cement or plaster powders. This is data allowing a better control of the final product’s strength, workability and heat release at large scale. It is measured by Calorimetry under various pressure and temperature conditions.
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Thermophysical properties
Thermophysical properties of building materials are important technical specifications. You need their thermal expansion coefficient and heat capacity for heat transfer and mechanical stress simulation. TMA and calorimetry accurately measure these parameters.
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