PHYSICAL TESTS

• Apparent porosity, total porosity, bulk density, specific gravity (relative density)
• Cold Crushing Strength (CCS)
• Grain bulk density by Mercury pycnometer
• Modulus of Rupture (MOR)
• Tensile Strength
• Moisture Content
• Particle Size by sieve: 5000 > 75 µm
• Particle Size Distribution < 75 µm
• Permeability
  
  

THERMAL TESTS

• Hot modulus of rupture (1500ºC)
• Thermal analysis
• Loss on ignition (LOI)
• Permanent linear change (PLC)
• Sinter-Probe Evaluation
• Slag pot test to 1500ºC
• Rotary slag test
• Thermal conductivity to 1000ºC
• Thermal shock resistance
  
  

CHEMICAL TESTS 

• Acid resistance test
• Lead and Cadmium release
• Chemical analysis (XRF / ICP)
• Carbon analysis
• Mineralogical analysis (XRD)
• Photo-microscopy
• Scanning electron microscopy and EDX analysis (SEM / EDX)
• Other tests as required or requested
  
  

FAILURE INVESTIGATIONS / ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS

RECOMMENDED TESTING AFTER CONSULTATION WITH CLIENT