Drop Shape Analyzer -Krüss DSA100 Standard with temperature unitExamination to wetting processes on surfaces | - Surface energy of solids with the contact angle measurement
surface tension of liquids - Examination of the surface’s wettability
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IR-spectrometer and IR-microscope -
Thermo Fisher (Nicolet iN 10 MX/ iZ 10)
Identification and verification of materials | - Analysis of materials, failure and inhomogeneities
- Infrared spectroscopic mapping recording by IR-microscope for detection of failures and simultaneous analysis
- Database with over 9000 spectra for identification of materials
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UV-VIS-NIR-Spektrophotometer -
Shimadzu UV 3600 Plus
Determination of spectral properties of a surface | - Determination of the TSR value (total solar reflection) by recording a reflection spectrum
- Determination of the transmittance
- Absorption measurement of liquids
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Digital microscope - Keyence VHX-900FDefinition and recording of failure | - Failure analysis
- Determination of layer thicknesses by recording a cross section
- Recording of different levels with a 3D function
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Spectral photometer (d/8 measuring geometry) - Konika Minolta CM-5colorimetric definition of surfaces | - Definition of colour by defined CIE L*a*b* values
- evaluation of measured colour differences (ΔL, Δa, Δb) and by calculating the total colour difference dE00
- Standard evaluation method after weathering tests
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reflectometer - Zehntner 20°,60° und 85° + hazeDetermination of direct light reflection of a surface | - Determination of gloss by reflection of directed light in a specific angle (20°, 60°, 85°)
- standard evaluation method after weathering tests
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Chemical resistance test Determination of the behaviour against liquid chemicals | - Contact storage of chemicals on the surface
- analysis of stress cracks after contact storage
- cleaner analysis by wiping method or contact storage
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