Chloride migration coefficient is measured according to the nordtest standard method NT BUILD 492.
Author: Semion Zhutovsky
Thermal analysis
Thermal analysis is performed using Netzsch STA 449 F5 Jupiter.
Thermal gravimetry analysis and differential scanning calorimetry can be performed simultaneously in an inert or oxidizing atmosphere up to the temperature of 1600 ºC.
Thin sections
Thin sections are prepared using Pelcon Automatic Thin Section Machine.
Petrography
Petrographic study of thin sections can be performed using Nikon ECLIPSE LV100N polarizing microscope.
It can help to reveal and diagnose many problems in concrete technology and control the quality of concrete and mortar.
Thin sections can be produced using Pelcon thin sectioning machine.
Setting time
Setting times of binders are determined using automatic Vicat needle testing apparatus.
Constant temperature is ensured using the thermal circulating bath.
Isothermal calorimetry
Isothermal calorimetry is performed using TamAir calorimeter.
Isothermal calorimetry can help to study the heat evolution of cementitious materials, investigate the effect of admixtures and additives, evaluate chemical compatibility.
Helium pycnometry
Helium pycnometry is performed using Quantachrome ULTRAPYC 1200e.
Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer
Particle size distribution is measured using Malvern Mastersizer 3000.
The measurement can be performed in air or a liquid.
X-Ray Diffraction
X-Ray Diffraction of powders is performed using Panalytical Empyrean Diffractometer.
Qualitative and Quantitative analysis is performed using HighScore Plus software.
Pore size distribution
Mercury intrusion porosimetry is performed using Quantachrome PoreMaster 60