During each stage of the production process, materials must be checked and analysed to ensure the quality of the finished product. Different mineral materials, "cement additives", can be added in varying proportions to give the cement specific properties, e.g. reduced permeability, greater resistance to sulfates and aggressive environments, improved workability, or higher-quality finishes. The purity of the cement additives needs to be checked to ensure the correct quantities are added.

We typically conduct X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (XRF), particle size distribution, petrographic analysis, bulk density determination and a full range of QC chemistry techniques. Our scientists can interpret the results to understand the impact of the analysis on the finished products.