Materials Testing and Analysis for Glass, Ceramics and Industrial Minerals
FGK provides advanced materials testing, materials analysis and materials characterization services for companies in the glass, ceramics and industrial minerals industries.
Our ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory supports manufacturers, research institutions and technology companies in evaluating material properties, product quality and long-term performance of ceramic and glass materials.
Our analytical services cover the entire range from raw material characterization and microstructure analysis to mechanical testing and thermal analysis of ceramic materials and components.
Food Contact Materials Testing
FGK performs testing of materials and products intended for food contact applications in accordance with relevant international standards and regulatory requirements.
Our testing services help manufacturers ensure food safety compliance, product hygiene and long-term material performance for glass and ceramic products used in kitchenware, tableware and food processing equipment.
Typical tests:
- Metal release and migration testing for food contact materials
- Residual stress measurement in glass products
- Thermal shock resistance testing
- Surface and microstructure defect analysis
- Hairline crack resistance
- Impact resistance / pendulum impact testing
- Testing of ovenware and cookware
- Dishwasher resistance testing
- Microwave suitability testing
Raw Materials and Industrial Minerals Analysis
FGK performs comprehensive chemical, mineralogical and physical analysis of natural, synthetic and secondary raw materials used in ceramic and glass production. Our analytical services support companies in raw material evaluation, material selection, process development and quality assurance, including the assessment of recycled materials and secondary raw materials for sustainable material cycles and resource-efficient production processes.
Typical analyses:
- Particle size distribution analysis
- Specific density measurement
- Specific surface area (BET analysis)
- Chemical composition analysis (XRF, ICP)
- Phase analysis (XRD, FTIR)
- Leaching and elution testing
- Rheological characterization
Mechanical Testing of Ceramic Materials
Our laboratory provides advanced mechanical testing of ceramic materials and ceramic components, enabling the precise determination of strength, wear resistance and structural stability.
These investigations help companies assess component durability, reliability and service life in industrial applications.
Typical tests:
- Hardness testing (Vickers, Mohs)
- Abrasion resistance testing
- Three-point and four-point flexural strength
- Biaxial flexural strength testing
- Elastic modulus determination
- Surface wear testing
- Deep abrasion resistance
Thermal Analysis of Ceramic Materials
Using modern analytical equipment, FGK investigates the thermal behavior of ceramic materials and raw materials over a wide temperature range.
Our laboratory also supports process optimization by simulation-assisted adjustment of debinding and sintering parameters.
Typical analyses:
- Simultaneous thermal analysis (TG-DTA-DSC)
- STA coupled with FTIR gas analysis
- Heating microscopy
- Dilatometry (-150 °C to 2400 °C)
Ceramic Tiles and Ceramic Surfaces
FGK performs testing of ceramic tiles and ceramic surface materials to evaluate their functional performance, durability and safety in practical applications.
Selected tests can also be conducted directly on-site.
Typical tests:
- Slip resistance testing and slip risk evaluation
- Coefficient of friction / sliding resistance
- Cleanability and stain resistance testing
- Surface topography analysis
- Surface wear and deep abrasion resistance
- Abrasion resistance testing
- Gloss and color measurement
- Failure analysis and damage investigation
Microscopy and Spectroscopy
FGK uses advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques for detailed materials characterization.
These analytical methods provide insights into the microstructure, phase composition and chemical distribution of ceramic materials.
The combination of different analytical techniques allows precise characterization of both structural and chemical material properties, supporting:
- materials development
- process optimization
- quality control
- failure and damage analysis
Typical analytical methods:
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX)
- Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy (ESEM)
- Raman Spectroscopy
- Optical Microscopy
- Surface Topography Analysis
Construction Ceramics
FGK has extensive experience in testing ceramic building materials such as bricks, roof tiles and clinker products.
Our analytical services support manufacturers and construction companies in evaluating material durability, structural integrity and failure mechanisms.
Typical tests:
- Chemical composition analysis
- Determination of soluble salts
- Mechanical strength testing
- Failure and damage analysis
- Additional tests from the ceramic tile testing sector
Typical tests
FGK provides specialized analytical services for dental ceramic materials, including chemical, thermophysical and mechanical testing.
These investigations support companies in the development, certification and quality assurance of advanced dental materials.
Typische Prüfungen:
- Chemical composition analysis
- Microstructure analysis
- Four-point and biaxial flexural strength including Weibull modulus
- Fracture toughness testing
- Elastic modulus determination
- Vickers hardness
- Accelerated aging tests
Accredited Materials Testing Laboratory
FGK operates an ISO 17025 accredited materials testing laboratory offering a comprehensive range of materials testing and materials analysis services.
Our services support companies in the glass, ceramics and industrial minerals industries, particularly in:
- quality assurance in industrial production
- materials development and materials optimization
- failure analysis and root cause investigation
- compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements
Our objective is not only to provide precise measurement data, but also to deliver reliable scientific insights and practical solutions for industrial applications.
Reproduzierbare Prüfergebnisse
Normgerechte Prüfverfahren und akkreditierte Methoden gewährleisten verlässliche und nachvollziehbare Ergebnisse.
Transparente Auswertung
Wir unterstützen Sie bei der Interpretation von Messdaten und Prüfergebnissen.
Praxisnahe Lösungen
Unsere Analysen liefern konkrete Erkenntnisse für Produktion, Qualitätssicherung und Produktentwicklung.
Industrienahe Expertise
Durch unsere Erfahrung in Forschung und Normung kennen wir die Anforderungen industrieller Anwendungen.
Warum Normungsarbeit so wichtig ist!
Wir engagieren uns aktiv in DIN-Normungsausschüssen und bringt seine Expertise in die Weiterentwicklung von Materialprüf- und Werkstoffnormen ein.
Dieses Engagement unterstützt Unternehmen dabei, zukünftige Anforderungen frühzeitig zu berücksichtigen und normgerechte Prüf- und Produktionsverfahren zu entwickeln.
Bedeutung von Normen für Industrieunternehmen:
Sicherheit & Qualität
Normen definieren verbindliche Prüfmethoden und Qualitätsanforderungen.
Internationale Wettbewerbs-fähigkeit
Einheitliche Standards ermöglichen den Zugang zu globalen Märkten.
Technologische Entwicklung
Normungsarbeit trägt dazu bei, neue Werkstoffe und Prüfmethoden zu etablieren.
Rechtliche Orientierung
Normen bieten eine wichtige Grundlage für Produktsicherheit und Haftungsfragen.
Prüfanfragen und Materialanalysen
Sie benötigen eine Werkstoffprüfung, Materialanalyse oder Rohstoffuntersuchung?
Das FGK unterstützt Unternehmen der Glas-, Keramik- und Rohstoffindustrie mit akkreditierten
Prüfverfahren und langjähriger Werkstoffkompetenz.
Wir bringen Keramik voran!
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