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PHYSICAL-MECHANICAL CHARACTERISATION OF SOLID MATERIALS
MaTec offers an analysis service, covering the physical properties of solid materials. ASTM standards are followed whenever possible, but customers can present specific instructions on the measurement procedure to be adopted.
Strict confidentiality is always guaranteed. Detailed reports are provided to customers, including data interpretation and recommendations.
The following physical properties can be measured:
- Abrasion resistance (pellets)
- Crushing strength (single pellet and bulk)
- Attrition resistance (pellets)
INDUSTRIAL CATALYSTS CONSULTING AND ASSISTANCE
MaTec specialists can assist customers (typically chemical or petrochemical companies) with the following tasks::
- Choosing the best catalyst for customer’s plant, minimizing the cost/benefit ratio
- Quality control of commercial catalysts (see Catalyst Evaluation Service)
- Troubleshooting during plant operation (catalytic reactor)
- Studying and minimizing catalyst deactivation phenomena
- Development of proprietary catalysts for new or improved processes
- Optimization of customer’s analytical and physical techniques for catalyst characterization
