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Dilatometer – Precision Thermal Expansion Measurement for Advanced Materials
The Dilatometer is a high-precision instrument used to measure the thermal expansion of materials across a specified temperature range. This critical property is quantified as Percent Linear Change, calculated by measuring the change in length of a sample relative to its original length.
Technical Description
The data can be represented graphically as Temperature vs. Percent Linear Change or calculated as the Coefficient of Expansion (COE):
- Physical COE – Measured at a single temperature point
- Technical COE – Determined over a temperature range, providing a broader understanding of material behaviour
Our new Dilatometer delivers accurate, repeatable results, making it an essential tool for materials testing across multiple industries.
Uses and Applications
The Dilatometer plays a crucial role in industries that require precise control over material behaviour at high temperatures. Common applications include:
- Ceramics & Glass Manufacturing – Ensuring a glaze-body fit by matching the thermal expansion of ceramic glazes and substrates, preventing defects such as crazing (glaze cracking)
- Metallurgy & Alloy Development – Assessing expansion properties of metals to improve heat resistance and performance
- Polymers & Composites – Studying dimensional stability under thermal cycling conditions
- Refractory Materials – Testing high-temperature materials for industrial furnaces and kilns
- Electronic Components – Ensuring compatibility of materials in circuit boards and microelectronic applications
Benefits of Using a Dilatometer
- High-Accuracy Measurements – Delivers precise thermal expansion data, ensuring reliability in material development
- Critical for Product Quality – Helps in preventing thermal stress failures by predicting material expansion behaviour
- Versatile Testing Capabilities – Supports a wide range of materials, from ceramics and polymers to metals and composites
- Optimised for R&D and Industrial Applications – Essential for research labs, material scientists, and manufacturers needing stringent material performance evaluations
Why Choose Our Dilatometer Testing Services?
At The AMRICC Centre, we provide expert dilatometry analysis. Our advanced testing services help industries optimise materials for high-temperature applications, improve product performance, and prevent costly failures.
Whether you are developing new ceramic materials, testing metals for aerospace applications, or ensuring refractory stability, our dilatometer testing can provide you with the data needed to make informed engineering decisions.
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