The area offers a wide variety of services, from analytical characterization to long-term collaborative research. XRD, Chemical Analysis, SEM, Microscopy, Particle Size Analysis, Rheometry, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion testing, Thermal analysis, among others.

1. For more information contact:
Dr. Manuel Miranda
Head of Department
Fundación ITMA, Parque Tecnológico de
Asturias, 33428 Llanera, Asturias (Spain)
Tel: +34 985.980.058
e-mail: m.miranda@itma.es
ITMA´s Department of
Refractories, Ceramics and
Raw Materials offers a wide
variety of services, from
analytical characterization
to long-term collaborative
research.
Experienced professionals,
along state of the art
instrumentation, provide world-
class capacities to develop
tailored solutions and solve your
specific problems or needs.
25 years providing quality
services and meeting
market demands for reliable
outsourcing.
A single window for your
research and analytical
needs in the fields of ceramics,
refractories and raw materials.
Fundación ITMA
Department of Refractories, Ceramics and Raw Materials

2. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Clay mineralogy identification
In-situ high temperature XRD
Chemical Analysis
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
Wavelength Dispersive Spectroscopy (WDS)
Inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES)
Elemental analysis (C/S/H/N)
FTIR
Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Conventional SEM
Field Emission Gun (FEG-SEM)
EDS microanalysis
Optical Microscopy
Petrography
Transmission and Reflection light
microscopy
Particle Size Analysis
Multiple Sieve-Mesh Sizing (dry/wet)
Laser Diffraction (0,1 µm - 2 mm)
DLS Analysis (0.6 nm – 10 µm )
Miscellaneous
Zeta Potential measurement
Rheometry
BET surface area determination
Clay plasticity
pH and conductimetry
Color evaluation
Moisture content
Steam Test (EN 1744)
Mercury porosimeter
Thermal Conductivity
Parallel hot wire method (up to 1450ºC)
Guarded hot plate (-160ºC to 500ºC)
Corrosion Testing
Static Corrosion Test:
Alkali Test (Na/K)
Aluminum Cup Test
Total Immersion Test
Sulfuric acid resistance
Dynamic Corrosion:
Finger Test
Rotary Corrosion (ASTM)
Refractory Testing
Density: bulk, granular, wax, vacuum.
Helium pycnometry (UNE/ASTM)
Abrasion resistance (ASTM)
Cold and Hot Crushing Strength (UNE/ASTM)
Cold and Hot MOR (UNE/ASTM)
Seger Cone
Permanent linear change (UNE/ASTM)
Refractoriness Under Load (DIN/ISO)
Dilatometry under oxidizing and controlled
atmospheres.
Creep under compression (UNE)
Thermal Conductivity (UNE)
Thermal Shock Testing (Air and water
quenching)
Young modulus
Gas Permeability
Thermal Analysis
TGA/DSC
Combustion calorimeter
Thermal Treatment
Firing up to 1800ºC in oxidizing and reducing
atmosphere
Firing under controlled atmospheres (Ar/He/
N2…)
Production
Milling
Wet/Dry sieving
Mixing
Refractory castable´s formulation
Refractory bricks´s formulation
Uniaxial and Isostatic press forming
Spray Drying
Grinding