This laboratory performs physico-chemical characterization tests on raw materials used in the branches, as well as tests on finished products, namely: ceramic tiles, tableware items, sanitary items.
Raw Materials
- Particle size analysis (dry and wet sieving).
- Chemical analysis and determination of silica content.
- Particle size analysis.
- Complete chemical analysis.
- Calcimetry
- Brick ceramic test.
- Ceramic tile test.
Ceramic Tiles
According to EN 14411 and ISO 10545 standards
- Dimensional control and surface appearance.
- Water absorption.
- Flexural strength and breaking strength.
- Deep abrasion test for unglazed tiles.
- Determination of surface abrasion resistance for glazed tiles.
- Determination of thermal shock resistance.
- Determination of resistance to cracking for glazed tiles.
- Determination of chemical resistance.
- Determination of stain resistance.
- Determination of lead and cadmium content released by ceramic tiles.
Tableware Items
According to ISO 6486 standard
- Determination of the water absorption coefficient.
- Determination of bulk density.
- Translucency test.
- Determination of lead and calcium content.
sanitary items
According to product standard
- Technical check of complete functioning toilet bowl.
- Determination of resistance to static loads.
- Determination of connection dimensions.
- Resistance of enameled surfaces to acids at ambient temperature.
- Resistance of enamelled surfaces to household chemicals and staining agents.
Mohamed Karim BRAHEM
Responsible for the Ceramics Laboratory
71 392 300 (post 439)