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# Characterisation of metal powders in the nuclear sector

## Nuclear industry companies, do you want to characterize metal powders?

### Why characterize metal powders for the nuclear industry?

First of all, metal powders play a special role in the manufacture of metal parts used in nuclear power plants.

Indeed, metal powders can be used for the **additive manufacturing** of **complex-structure** metal parts used in nuclear power plants.

Therefore, characterizing the **physicochemical properties** as well as the **quality** of your metal powders is an essential step in the **inspection and manufacturing of metal parts used in nuclear power plants****nuclear**.

## FILAB supports you in the characterization of metal powders in the nuclear sector

Through our three levels of services: analysis, expertise, and R&D support, [FILAB](https://filab.fr/) supports nuclear industry companies in the characterization of metal powders. To do this, FILAB provides its clients with the know-how and experience of its team, as well as a [analytical platform](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources.md) equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

## nos prestations d'analyse de poudre

[Analyse morphologique de poudres par MEB](https://filab.fr/en/laboratory-analysis-powder-morphology.md)

[Mesure de coulabilité de poudres métalliques et céramiques](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-powder-characterization/laboratory-flowability-testing.md)

[Analyse de poudres pour la fabrication additive](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/additive-manufacturing-powders.md)

[Mesure de la surface spécifique de poudres métallique](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/metallic-powders-characterization-services-at-filab-laboratory/measurement-specific-surface-metal-powders-laboratory.md)

[Analyse de pureté des poudres](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-powder-characterization/laboratory-analysis-powder-purity.md)

[Analyses PMUC : Contrôle et Homologation en laboratoire](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/pmuc-analysis.md)

## Instruments pour l’analyse des poudres métalliques :

- **GranuHeap** : mesure des **propriétés statiques** d’une poudre métallique (angle de repos, indice de cohésion statique).
- **GranuDrum** : mesure des **propriétés d’écoulement** (angle d’écoulement, indice de cohésion dynamique, angle de la première avalanche, aération de la poudre).
- **GranuPack** : mesure de la **compaction dynamique** d’une poudre métallique (densité apparente, densité tapée, ratio de Hausner, dynamique de densification).
- **GranuFlow** : mesure de l’**écoulement à travers des orifices**, indicateur clé de la **coulabilité** des poudres.
- **GranuCharge** : mesure des **propriétés électrostatiques** des poudres métalliques.

**The FILAB laboratory is COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited for:**

- **specific surface area measurement using the BET method (according to ISO 9277) and laser particle size analysis (according to ISO 13320 in liquid and dry media),**
- **density measurement by helium pycnometry (according to ASTM B923 and ISO 12154),**
- **grain size determination (according to ASTM E112 and NF EN ISO 643) for bulk materials.**