Refractory Testing

As a UKAS ISO 17025:2005 accredited testing laboratory, we provide a comprehensive testing service to both national and international standards.

We provide a full range of physical, chemical and mineralogical testing and can test refractory materials before or after use to confirm suitability or fitness for purpose.

Listed below is a selection of the tests we carry out:

• Compressive stress/strain up to 1550°C
• Flexural stress/strain up to 1600°C
• Thermal conductivity
• Modulus of elasticity, rigidity and Poisson's ratio
• Hydrogen diffusivity
• Thermal shock resistance
• Dynamic corrosion resistance
• Exudation
• Stoning potential
• Glass vapour attack
• Blister potential
• Abrasion resistance
• Creep
• Work of fracture
• Fracture toughness
• Biaxial flexural strength
• Thermal Expansion
• Density
• Specific Heat
• Pyrometric Cone Equivalent (PCE)
• Refractoriness under Load
• Permanent Linear Change (PLC)
• Particle Size Determination (PSD)

As well as the wide range of BSEN, ISO and ASTM standard tests, we can devise bespoke tests to meet customers' needs.

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