All around Analytics

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NN, prosio vision GmbH (Eirich Group)

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NN, FGK Forschungsinstitut für Glas – Keramik GmbH

Ceramic Materials: Indispensable in any Lab
Ulrich Werr,Editor-in-Chief CERAMIC APPLICATIONS Göller Verlag GmbH
In which areas of analytical science are ceramics used? And why are they used? Are you overwhelmed by the wide range of ceramic materials available for this purpose? Ceramic materials ensure reliable performance under extreme conditions in modern analytical technology. In pumps and valves, for example, they guarantee high chemical and abrasion resistance, as well as dimensional stability, making them ideally suited for use with aggressive media. For high-temperature processes such as thermogravimetry, DSC or DTA, crucibles and holders made of aluminium oxide or zirconia are used. These materials remain dimensionally stable and chemically inert even at temperatures above 1500 °C. Ceramic components are also used in instruments for elemental analysis or spectroscopy, for instance as insulators, heating elements or sample holders. Thanks to their high thermal shock resistance, electrical insulation properties and chemical resistance, ceramic materials are indispensable in laboratories, testing facilities and industrial quality assurance. New developments are opening up additional fields of application for precise analysis. This course will provide an overview of the diverse range of ceramic materials and their applications in analytical science.