R&D department
“A unique mineral for creating special products.”
The chalcedonite lode, unique in Europe, is the starting point for creative activities.
Crusil’s R&D specialists approach their tasks with the utmost care, searching every day for new applications for chalcedonite and perfecting the manufacturing methods of our products.
Creativity backed by experience and expertise translates into innovative technological solutions.
State-of-the-art equipment allows our staff to implement new ideas and monitor progress in real time. Our laboratory equipment includes, among others:
- SEM scanning electron microscope;
- XRD X-ray diffractometer;
- BET surface analyser;
- Particle size analyser;
- 40 Bar pressure reactor;
- Laboratory grinder and crusher;
- Endurance testing equipment;
- Frost resistance testing chamber;
- Chamber furnace up to 1250 °C;
- Laboratory drying machine;
- Hydration shrinkage test facility.