Physical and Chemical Analysis

Why Physical and Chemical Analysis?

The Physical and Chemical Analysis, helps to know more about the properties and characteristics of the materials studied. Theses analysis are very useful to complement the X-Ray Fluorescence and X-Ray Diffraction analysis. 

% of Moisture

Measurement of percentage of Moisture contended in the sample by gravimetric method, heating up to 100° C± 5°C for 120 minutes. 

Percentage Loss on Ignition (LOI)

Measurement of the percentage of weight loss during ignition by gravimetric method, heating up to 950° ± 5°C for 60 minutes. Used to complement the chemical analysis by X-Ray Fluorescence 

Powder and Liquids True Density by Pycnometer or Le Chatelier flask NNM-L-159

Measurement of the true density of powders or liquids, these methods are mainly used to determine the quality of Barite according its density. 

Moisture, Ashes, Volatile Matter and Ultimate Analysis on Coal or Coke samples

For Coal or Coke samples we offer Moisture (ASTM D-3173) , Ash (ASTM D-3174),Volatile Matter (ASTM D-3175)and Fixed Carbon. 

Grinding and Sample Preparation for Laboratories

Grinding service using a Retsch disc mill, we offer it as a solution to other laboratories that require pulverized samples for their own analyses. 

Tapped and Bulk Density for Powders ISO 787/11

These methods helps to determine density by volumetry for a powder. Tapped Density:is used to determine the volume occupied by the material after compaction or vibration applied i.e. semi-truck during transportation.  Bulk Density:is used to determine the estimated volume occupied by the material in a hopper or silo. 

Angle of Repose

Determines the maximum angle at which the material can be piled without suffering a sliding or slumping. 

Bulk Specific Gravity Density -4 +6 mesh

Method used to determine density and porosity of a coarse material such as aggregates for construction. 

Mineral Separation by Heavy Liquids

Used to separate fractions of different minerals contained in a sample, using a liquid to separate them according their densities.  

Oil Absorption Index ASTM D 281

Determines the quantity of required oil absorbed by a wight fraction of a pigment, used to adjust the batch materials for pigments or fillers in polymers.  

Materials Analysis Experts

We have the experience and equipment necessary to solve the most common needs in materials characterization.