With a state-of-the-art laboratory, Mineral offers valuable technical support to its customers, is able to come up with more and more innovative products, and subjects all goods offered for sale to thorough quality control. Analyses :

• Quantitative chemical analysis (EDXRF)
• Particle size analysis (laser granulometer and/or sieves)
• Water absorption % (EN 99)
• C.E.C. (cation exchange capacity)
• Conductivity and pH
• Gradient kiln firings (6 chambers)
• Color Determination (CIE 1976 L* a* b* Color Space)
• Determination of magnetic substances in ppm
• Surface hardness according to the Mohs scale (EN 101)
• Glossmetry (measurement glossiness of a surface)
• Microscopic investigation and examination of surface defects
• Loss to fire (L.O.I., moisture)
• Casagrande plasticity (liquid limit, plastic limit, plasticity index)
• Pfefferkon plasticity (plasticity index)
• Preparation of buttons for hydraulic pressing
• Radioactivity
• Resistance to deep abrasion, unglazed tiles (EN 102)
• Surface abrasion resistance, glazed tiles (EN 154)
• Baked linear shrinkage %
• Specific surface area calcined aluminas (a*/ B.E.T.)