Activity
The main work of the lab concerns the areas quality- and environment control and material control/development. Besides, we also have competence in reology, an up and coming area within the industrial application.
Quality- and environment control
Chemical- and metallurgic process industry-references (Eka Chemicals AB, Dyno Nobel Nitrogen AB, Permascand AB, Casco Products AB, KUBAL m.fl.)
For a qualified quality control of the properties, composition, and pollution of incoming raw materials and finished products.
- Solid fuel
- Ceramics
- Metals
- Petrol and oil
- Polymeric materials, etc
Effective control methods mean correct and relevant information to lowest possible price. We offer support in the form of anything from routine-analyses to advanced assignments of method development.
Material control and material development
A wide range of chemical and physical methods are available for control of the composition and characteristics of most materials, incoming raw materials, inbetween, and finished products, as well as nonwanted byproducts and coverings.
Not the least x-ray spectrometry and diffractometry is suited for a cost free control of metallic and non-organic materials.
As to powder characterization, for example powder metallurgic (P/M), construction ceramics, filling material in paper and plastic, etc, the lab has prominent experience and instrumental resources.
Reological examinations
Reology is the science studying flow and deformation of a substance. The materials studied can be anything from low viscous fluids to structured or firm materials
Most materials have a reologic characteristic that highly affects the quality of the product and process. The areas of application include for instance polymeric solutions, dissolvants, pharamaceuticals, colours, coatings and provisions.
Reological examinations are an excellent tool to predict the qualitative and quantitative qualities for new and existing products in the following areas:
Characterization of the structure of materials
- Development of produkt qualities in relation to the area of use.
- Development of new formulations or products.
- Function and effectivity in raw materials and additives.
- Optimization of product and production costs.
- Process simulation.
- Quality control and quality guarantee.
Reological examinations give a basic knowledge about the structure, stability and floating qualities of the material depending on the incoming components regarding molecule weight, molecule weight distribution, size of particles, pH etc and how they get affected by process stipulations, and maturing. This knowledge is important for effective quality guarantee.
