Dilatometer / Dilatometry (DIL)

Dilatometry (DIL) measures volume changes caused by physical and chemical processes. They are used in manufacturing, engineering, materials science, and chemistry labs. When working with a dilatometer, the first step is to load the sample into the machine. The sample is subjected to physical or chemical processes, most often in the form of heating from a furnace, and a sensor picks up on the volume changes.

Dilatometers can be used to calculate a material's coefficient of thermal expansion, softening point, glass transition temperature, Curie point, crystalline transformation, phase transition, and amount of shrinkage. When purchasing dilatometry equipment, it is important to consider the type of material that will be tested, the method of capture for measurements, and the software used.

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ItemDIL 801 Single Sample DilatomerDIL 803 Dual Sample DilatometerDIL 806 Optical DilatometerDIL 820 Series Vertical DilatometerOptical Fleximeter Misura® 3 FLEX
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Catalog NumberDIL 801 / DIL 801LDIL 803 / DIL 803LDIL 806DIL 821 / DIL 822Misura® FLEX
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DescriptionThe best value for money for single sample direct measurement for routine evaluation

Suitable for a wide range of routine dilatometric tests, the DIL 801 and DIL 801L are horizontally configured single-sample dilatometers. The DIL 801 is designed for measurements under vacuum or inert gas while the

Two-samples simultaneous operation to maximize productivity without comprises on results.

To maximize sample throughput, DIL 803 and DIL 803L offers two-samples simultaneous operation. DIL803 and DIL 803L can also be operated with an inert reference sample for quasi-differential measurement, reducing

This optical dilatometric measurement method used in DIL 806 is an absolute process, entirely independent of any possible expansion or contraction of the instrument. Consequently, measured results do not need to be corrected or calibrated for different temperature programs. Coupled with the fast The 820 Series operate in a vertical orientation, making it uniquely set up for the analysis of sintering, studies in Rate Controlled Sintering (RCS) mode and the determination of dilatometric parameters of samples otherwise difficult to be analyzed on classic dilatometers with horizontal design.

The Optical Fleximeter Misura® FLEX is the ideal instrument to study flexural behaviour of materials undergoing real industrial firing cycles without application of loads.

The optical fleximeter analyzes a sample that is suspended between two holding rods 60mm spaced. A HiRes videocamera frames the

Temperature Range-160°C to 1650°C according to furnace type-160°C to 1650°C according to furnace type-150°C to -600°CRT – 1100°C / RT – 1500°C / 100 – 1700°Cfrom RT up to 1600 °C (1750°C with HiTemp optional furnace)
Heating / Cooling RatesInquireInquireInquireInquireMax Heating Rate – 0,01- 30 °C/min (20°C/min with HiTemp optional furnace)
Sample HolderInquireInquireInquireFused silica, Al2O3Inquire
Sample Length0 to 50 mm0 to 50 mm0.3 – 30 mm0 to 25 mmInquire
Sample Diametermax. 14 or 20 mmMax. 7 or 10 mmInquire10mm / 5mmInquire
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