methods
Dilatometry (DIL)
based on, e.g., DIN EN 821, DIN 51045, ASTM E831, ASTM E228
Dilatometry is the method of choice to study length change phenomena of ceramics, glasses, metals, composites, and polymers as well as other construction materials, thus revealing information regarding their thermal behavior and about process parameters or SinteringSintering is a production process for forming a mechanically strong body out of a ceramic or metallic powder. sintering (and Curing (Crosslinking Reactions)Literally translated, the term “crosslinking“ means “cross networking”. In the chemical context, it is used for reactions in which molecules are linked together by introducing covalent bonds and forming three-dimensional networks.curing) kinetics.
- Linear thermal expansion
- Coefficient of thermal expansion (Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (CLTE/CTE)The coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) describes the length change of a material as a function of the temperature.CLTE)
- Volumetric expansion
- Shrinkage steps
- Softening point
- Glass transition temperature
- Phase transitions
- SinteringSintering is a production process for forming a mechanically strong body out of a ceramic or metallic powder. Sintering temperature and step
- DensityThe mass density is defined as the ratio between mass and volume. Density change
- Influence of additives and raw materials
- Decomposition reactionA decomposition reaction is a thermally induced reaction of a chemical compound forming solid and/or gaseous products. Decomposition temperature of e.g., organic binders
- Anisotropic behavior
- Optimizing of firing process
- Caloric effects by using c-DTA®
- Rate-Controlled Sintering (RCS)The properties of sintered products, such as density or particle size distribution, are determined by the sintering conditions (temperature, atmosphere, etc.) and especially by the sintering rates. Rate-Controlled Sintering (RCS)
- Thermokinetics