Ceramic testing and analysis laboratory
As a manufacturer, you want to carry out ceramics characterization
FILAB offers a full range of analytical and testing services for ceramic materials. Our ISO 17025-accredited laboratory provides expert support to manufacturers, R&D teams, and quality departments for the analysis and characterization of technical ceramics, whether raw materials, sintered products, or failed components.
Why test ceramics?
Ceramics characterization: a FILAB laboratory expertise
Why choose FILAB for ceramics characterization?
The FILAB laboratory provides analytical and characterization services for ceramics, all of which can be adapted to your needs :
our services
Analysis of degradation products from ceramics in accordance with ISO 10993-14
Thermal analysis
Surface porosity analysis
Structural analysis of ceramics
Granulometric analysis : laser granulometry, sieving…
Our technical resources for ceramic testing
We combine advanced instrumentation and expert interpretation to offer:
Structural and physical testing
- Porosity & density analysis (Archimedes’ method, Helium pycnometry)
- Fracture and microcrack examination (SEM-FEG)
Surface & microstructure analysis
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM-EDX)
- Particle size distribution (laser granulometry)
- Surface morphology and treatment inspection (SEM)
Which industrial sectors use ceramics?
What is ceramic characterization?
Ceramic characterization involves assessing the composition, structure and physical and mechanical properties of ceramics. It is a crucial step in understanding and optimising the properties of ceramic materials used in various industrial sectors, such as aeronautics, space, medical devices and energy.
FAQ
We analyze a wide range of technical ceramics, including:
- Oxide ceramics (e.g. alumina, zirconia)
- Non-oxide ceramics (e.g. carbides, nitrides, borides)
- Bio-ceramics (for medical applications)
- Glass-ceramics and composite materials
Whether raw, sintered, or coated, we can test it.
Our lab can assess:
- Chemical composition (major and trace elements)
- Porosity and density
- Microstructure (grain size, inclusions, surface defects)
- Crystalline phases via XRD
- Fracture and crack origin (SEM failure analysis)
Thermal behavior (dilatometry, TGA/DSC)
Yes. We specialize in ceramic failure analysis. Using SEM-EDX, XRD, and cross-section techniques, we can identify root causes such as:
- Incomplete sintering
- Phase incompatibility
- Surface contamination
Manufacturing defects (microcracks, inclusions)
Yes. FILAB can assist with R&D, material selection, raw material validation, and performance benchmarking of new ceramic formulations.
Yes. We analyze ceramic surfaces treated by laser marking, plasma spray, glazing, or coating processes. We can evaluate adhesion, uniformity, surface chemistry, and microstructure.
The microstructure of a ceramic, including grain size and pore distribution, directly influences its mechanical properties, thermal resistance, and service behavior.
Ceramic analysis can detect cracks, inclusions, heterogeneities, or porosities that can weaken the material and limit its lifespan.
Thermal characterization measures high-temperature resistance, thermal conductivity, and coefficient of expansion to predict the material's behavior under extreme conditions.
Ceramic testing involves mechanical, chemical, and microstructural analyses to assess the quality, reliability, and compliance of a ceramic material.
A ceramic product can be analyzed in a specialized laboratory like FILAB, equipped to perform comprehensive tests: composition, microstructure, thermal, and mechanical properties.
A ceramic laboratory is a center of expertise dedicated to ceramic analysis and characterization, using advanced techniques (XRD, SEM, TGA, DSC) to support manufacturers.
The main disadvantage is brittleness: ceramics have poor impact resistance and exhibit sudden fracture in the event of cracking or excessive stress.
Ceramic is a clay material fired at very high temperatures. Ceramics are used for their resistance to heat, their hardness and their ability to be shaped easily.
More generally, many non-metallic and inorganic materials now fall within the field of technical ceramics. They are used in a wide range of applications, including medical devices.
