Architectonic Heritage Laboratory

Available equipment

Atomic Absorption Spectrometer Elmer 1100 B
UV-V Spectrometer Perkin Elmer Lambda 2S
pHmeter / microvoltmeter Crison micropH2002
Mercury intrusion porosimeter Micromeritics Autopore III
Specific surface analyser ASAP 2010 Micromeritics
Differential and thermogravimetric thermal analyser TG-DTA/DSC Setaram
Laboratory extruder Verdés Ref. 506
Grinding equipment
ADAMEL-LHOMARGY DI.24 dilatometer
Press for bending resistance test. Maximum load 2 T
Press for compression resistance test. Maximum load 150 T and 300 T
Automatic cold chambers for freezing tests
Climatic chamber
Thermal shock chamber
Petrographic microscope
Equipment for measurement of resonance frequency (dynamic modulus of elasticity)
Electric kilns with maximum temperature up to 1100, 1250, 1400 and 1600 ºC
Drying stoves
Graduated rulers, callipers and gauges
Balances (from 0.0001 g up to 32 kg)

Analysis and tests conducted

RAW MATERIALS

Chemical analysis by atomic absorption spectroscopy and flame emission photometry
Dilatometric analysis
Determination of porosity
Determination of the specific surface
Differential and thermogravimetric thermal analysis
Technological test on extruded specimens (Determination of the moulding water and drying contraction, maximum cracking limit, tempering water, bending resistance, optimum baking temperature, apparent density, water absorption and coefficient of saturation and calculation of the Bigot curve)

CERAMIC BRICKS	STANDARD
Dimensional control of baked clay bricks	UNE 67030
Appearance and structure of baked clay bricks	UNE 67019
Measurement of the mass of baked clay bricks	UNE 67019
Flatness of the faces of baked clay bricks	UNE 67030
Compression resistance of baked clay bricks	UNE 67026
Water absorption of construction bricks	UNE 67027
Suction for baked clay bricks	UNE 67031
Efflorescence of baked clay bricks	UNE 67029
Coloration of baked clay bricks	UNE 67019
Freezing properties of baked clay bricks	UNE 67028
Test of de expansion due to humidity	UNE 67036
Determination of calcareous inclusions	UNE 67039
NATURAL STONE	STANDARD
Resistance to freezing	prEN 12371
Water absorption at atmospheric pressure	prEN 13755
Resistance to thermal shock	prEN 14066
Dynamic modulus of elasticity (Young's Modulus)	prEN 14146
Absorption by capillarity	UNE-EN 1925
Compression resistance	UNE-EN 1926
Density and porosity	UNE-EN 1936
Resistance to crystallisation of salts	UNE-EN 12370
Bending resistance	UNE-EN 12372
Petrographic description	UNE-EN 12407