Lucideon offers materials characterization services ranging from microstructural analysis to high-temperature testing (up to 1600°C).

Coupling our knowledge and expertise in refractories and advanced ceramics, with our specialized testing facilities, we are able to offer routine (BS, EN, ISO, ASTM) and novel, customized, high-temperature testing solutions including the following:

• Compressive stress / strain up to 1500°C
• Flexural stress / strain up to 1550°C
• Thermal conductivity
• Thermal shock resistance
• Creep in compression up to 1550°C
• Work of fracture
• Thermal expansion up to 1600°C
• Specific heat capacity
• Refractoriness under Load (RUL)
• Permanent Linear Change (PLC).

Our services also include the use of high temperature induction furnaces.

Advanced Ceramics and Additive Manufacturing Consultancy Services

Lucideon has a rich history in researching, formulating, developing, processing, troubleshooting and delivering new ceramics products and solutions.

We can help you modify and produce the features you desire:

• Density
• Surface finish
• Lack of defects or flaws
• High mechanical strength
• High packing properties
• Shrinkage and deformation control
• Selection and specification of raw materials
• Determine optimal processing techniques and operating windows
• Designed microstructure
• Improved electrolyte performance.

To learn more about how Lucideon can develop novel sintering techniques for your application, click here.

Examples of how you can utilize Lucideon’s ceramics expertise include:

• Selecting or developing ceramic coating and bonding systems to coat metallic components in corrosive environments, such as wind farms
• Replacing metallic components with ceramics.