INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS

LABORATORY

Analitica laboratory is specialized in mineralogical, chemical, morphological and particle-size analyses for quality control in the production of ceramic materials, porcelain stoneware, cements, glazes, glass, zeolites, metals, cosmetics and polymers in general.

Studies are carried out by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF), for the characterization and detection of defects in ceramic materials, electronic components and metals; the verification of the particle size is made by laser diffraction, and image analysis. X-ray diffraction analysis of residual austenite, martensite, copper and zinc oxides in metallic waste, is conducted for steel production within the metallurgical sector, whilst EDS microanalysis is conducted on raw materials and batches used in ceramic processing and in the production of cements, clinker, fillers, aggregates, glass and glazes.

The laboratory certifies the presence/absence of asbestos in raw materials used in the ceramic industry through the full production cycle, as well as the presence/absence of airborne asbestos fibers in the working environment and in atmospheric emissions.

Analitica offers technical and scientific expertise to address issues related to production, material processing and industrial applications.

Elenco analisi

Analysis by X-ray diffraction (XRD) for the miralogical composition,, by SEM for the morphological characterization and by X-ray fluorescence (XRF)for the chemical composition of ceramics, porcelain stoneware, cements, glazes, glass, cosmetics and polymers in general.

Determination of qualitative and quantitative mineralogical composition (XRD – Rietveld method) and chemical composition (XRF) of rocks and minerals, as well as raw materials and batches used for the production of ceramics, glazes and cements.

Determination of the concentration of clay minerals present in ceramic raw materials and soils.

Qualitative and quantitative X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses of natural and synthetic zeolites for industrial purposes.

Particle size analysis by laser diffraction (particle size distribution and cumulative curve) (ISO 13320-1/1999).

Determination of Feret diameter and equivalent particle diameter by optical and electron microscopy and dedicated image analysis software (ISO 13322-1/2014).

Determination of the presence and concentration of free crystalline silica by X-ray diffraction (XRD) in cement, ceramics, glass, paper and other industries.

Determination of respirable crystalline free silica by X-ray diffraction (EN 17289-3/2020) on polymers, fillers, cosmetics, minerals, rice husk ash.

Verification of the presence/absence of asbestos in silicate raw materials, atmospheric emissions and workplace environments through air sampling using PCOM ans SEM techniques.

Thermogravimetric and Differential Thermal Analysis (TGA/DTA) for the study of weight changes, phase transformation and thermal reactions up to 1600°C.

Determination of the percentage of residual austenite in metals by X-ray diffraction (XRD) (ASTM 975/2013).

Resolution of specific technical issues, optimization of raw material processing and technology for industrial applications.