Our Analytical Capabilities and Services
At NORECS, we offer a comprehensive range of materials synthesis, processing, and characterization services. Our facilities and expertise are available to support research and development across academic and industrial sectors.
Powder Synthesis Facilities
We offer advanced methods for powder synthesis tailored for ceramic and functional materials:
• Wet Chemistry Methods: Sol-gel synthesis and citric acid combustion.
• Solid-State Reaction: Conventional ceramic processing including one-step sintering and tablet fabrication up to 25 mm.
• Milling Equipment: Planetary and ball mills available for efficient powder processing.
Sintering Facilities
Our sintering capabilities support processing of materials at high temperatures under controlled atmospheres:
• High-Temperature Furnaces: Sintering up to 1700 °C in protective gases (Ar, N2, H2, Ar/H2).
• Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS): Fast sintering and compaction of powders into tablets (up to 20 mm) using our Agus SPS2000 system.
• Dilatometry: Thermal expansion (TEC) and chemical expansion (CE) measurements under varied atmospheres using NETZSCH DIL 402.
Microstructural Analysis
We provide detailed microstructural and phase analysis of materials:
• Optical Microscopy: Surface and structural imaging.
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): High-resolution imaging and elemental analysis (EDS) using FEI Quanta 200F FEG-SEM.
• Metallography: Sample preparation including grinding, polishing, and etching (chemical and thermal).
• X-Ray Diffraction (XRD): Phase identification and crystallographic analysis.
Electrical Measurements
We offer a range of electrical characterization services:
• van der Pauw Method: Electronic conductivity measurements up to 1200 °C under controlled atmospheres.
• Impedance Spectroscopy: Ionic conductivity characterization up to 1200 °C.
• Cell Performance: I-V-P characterization of fuel cells under dual-atmosphere conditions.
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
Mass change analysis up to 1500 °C in both oxidizing and reducing environments using NETZSCH instruments.
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