Laboratory for Glass and Thermal Insulation
The Laboratory for Glass and Thermal Insulation is dedicated to research and development in the fields of glass and thermal insulation materials. In addition to standard laboratory equipment, it is equipped with a glass melting furnace, a glass viscosimeter, a chamber furnace for annealing, and a climate chamber. These facilities enable the synthesis of glass materials and the analysis of their viscous properties.
The research in the laboratory focuses on the development of sustainable insulation materials, with particular emphasis on the recycling of waste materials and high-temperature synthesis. It thus provides the essential infrastructure for advancing environmentally friendly solutions in the field of thermal insulation.
Related equipment
High-temperature rotation viscometer (IJS made with HAAKE RV2 viscosimeter)
Person responsible: Dr. Jakob König
Glass viscosimeter consists of a vertical tube furnace and HAAKE RV2 viscosimeter. Used for determination of viscosities of glasses and other viscous materials.
Technical details
- Temperature range <1500°C
- Sample volume ~ 100 ml
Climatic test chamber (Vötsch VC4018)
Person responsible: Dr. Jakob König
For testing of mineral fibers, electronic components or other materials under extreme climatic conditions (temperature and air humidity).
Technical details
- Temperature range: -45 °C to +180 °C
- Rel. humidity range: 10% to 98%
- RH between +10 °C to +94 °C
- Volume: 190 l
High Temperature Chamber Furnace (Nabertherm, LHT 17A)
Person responsible: Dr. Jakob König
High temperature furnace for sintering and glass melting.
Technical details
- Temperature range 1200 to 1700°C
- Sample size up to 15x15 cm
- Sample amount up to 1 kg