Research and physicochemical tests

RESEARCH AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL TESTS

The physicochemical research activities and tests conducted by our analytical laboratory determine the physicochemical properties of fluids, characterise them, follow up their change over time, check their contamination and check their conformity with specifications.

These types of research and physicochemical tests are especially recommended before launching new lubricants on the market to check their qualities, conformity and safety.

CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR PHYSICOCHEMICAL TESTS

Thanks to high-tech equipment, our laboratory proposes a set of physicochemical measurements all conducted according to standardised methods (AFNOR, ASTM, CEC, DIN, EN, ISO, NBN, etc.) :

• Viscosimetry (kinematic, dynamic, HT-HS, etc.)
• Titrimetry (TAN, TBN, Karl Fisher, Indices, etc.)
• Spectrometry (ICP-OES, X-ray fluorescence, AAS)
• Spectrophotometry (UV – visible – IR)
• Chemiluminescence
• Chromatography (GC, HPLC)
• CHN analyses
• Hot and cold properties
• Etc.

To guarantee accurate and reliable results, our laboratory uses leading-edge techniques: GC, HPLC, FTIR, X-Ray FS, ICP-OES, AAS, etc.

We can also carry out tailor made tests to respond to your issues.

Preview of physico-chemical tests

Our team of experienced scientists conduct physicochemical tests on many types of fluids :

gear oil, compressor oil, hydraulic oil, turbine oil, engine oil, transmission oil, cutting fluid, neat oil, soluble oil, thermal fluid, gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, heating fuel, petrol, antifreeze, de-icing fluid, cooling liquid, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid, dielectric fluid, grease, detergent, waste waters, etc.

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