What the facility does
Measurement of porosity and size from nanometre to millimetre
Areas of expertise
Through a complete range of analytical techniques, the facility provides characterization of pore size distribution, particle size and potentially shape. Data collection can be improved with data analysis.
Research services
- Dynamic light scattering
- Small-angle X-ray scattering
- Particle zeta-potential measurement
- > 2 microns particle imaging and analysis
- Nitrogen and argon, adsorption/desorption isotherms
- Mercury porosimetry
Sectors of application
- Chemical industries
- Clean technology
- Environmental technologies and related services
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
- Manufacturing and processing
- Mining, minerals and metals
Specialized labs and equipment
| Specialized lab | Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Material Analysis Facility | Anton Paar SAXSess | Small-angle X-ray scattering |
| Cordouan Wallis | Zeta-potential analyzer | |
| Cordouan Vasco-2 | Dynamic light scattering | |
| Quantachrome PoreMaster 60 | Mercury porosimetry | |
| Quantachrome Autosorb-IQ with cryostat | N2 and Ar adsorption isotherms | |
| Fluid Imaging FlowCAM | Particle size/shape distribution analysis |