The thermal properties of materials, their fire resistance and climate properties can be characterized by Hot plate apparatus, Laser flash analysis, Thermogravimetric analysis, Differential scanning calorimetry, Fibre content, Cone calorimeter, Single burning item, Single flame source test. The thermal conductivity of the material can be measured with a guarded hot plate apparatus. The durability of the material can be measured as a result of accelerated ageing processes by climate chamber..

CETMA – Testing follow reference standards in the sector (es. EN standards)

CETMA: tests can be adapted based on the customer needs

Pricing

INEGI: Climatic chamber (temperature and humidity cycles): 20€/h; Reaction to fire tests: ISO 1182 – 530€/material; ISO 1716 – 400€/material; ISO 13823 – 1900€/material; ISO 11925-2 – 325€/material
CETMA (guarded hot plate apparatus) : the quotation of this service is 300 €/test (materials, consumables excluded).
CETMA (climatic chamber): the quotation of this service is up to 500  €/day (materials, consumables excluded).
SINTEF: 250 €/h RISE: Carbonation chamber 1 % and 3 %, HTWK (thermal, durability): 135€/h
POLITO: consumables: fixed cost 1-2 keuro; monthly cost of facility : 1-2 keuro (operation and maintenance, depending on lengh of test and additional sensors); 1PM (4.5 keuro) equivalent (testing); Cost per test depends on duration of specific test (i.e. one day could be in the order to 200-400 € /day total based on costs above)

Service delivery timeframe

CETMA, HTWK – case by case