Material Analysis for Glasses
Precise characterization of technical, functional, and optical glasses for research, development, and industrial applications
Glass is one of the most versatile materials used in modern technology. It is used in architecture, electronics, optics, medical technology, energy technology, and numerous industrial processes. Depending on its composition, glass can exhibit exceptional thermal, optical, chemical, or mechanical properties.
The development of high-performance glass materials requires a deep understanding of their thermal behavior, dimensional stability, and physical properties. Modern analytical methods provide important information about thermal expansion, glass transitions, thermal conductivity, heat capacity, and thermal stability.
With over 69 years of experience, LINSEIS offers solutions for the characterization of glass materials in research, development, and industrial quality control.
Typical Applications for Glasses
Select your specific application and gain detailed insights into material characterization, measurement methods, and innovative solutions for modern glass materials.
Thermomechanics of Glasses
Analysis of thermal expansion, glass transitions, and dimensional stability for technical glass, specialty glass, and high-temperature applications.
Optical Lenses
Characterization of glass materials for optical systems, precision optics, laser applications, and photonic technologies.
Measurement Methods for Electronics & Semiconductors
Dilatometry (DIL)
Determination of thermal expansion, glass transitions, and dimensional changes for technical glass, specialty glass, and high-temperature applications.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Analysis of glass transitions, crystallization processes, and heat capacities for the development and optimization of modern glass materials.
Laser Flash Analysis (LFA)
Characterization of thermal conductivity, temperature conductivity, and heat diffusion for technical glass, safety glass, and optical glass.
Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA)
Simultaneous analysis of mass changes and thermal effects for the comprehensive characterization of glass materials and glass-ceramics.
Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)
Determination of minute dimensional changes, stresses, and thermomechanical properties for precision glass and optical components.
Heat Flow Meter (HFM)
Determination of the thermal conductivity of insulating and specialty glass for construction, energy efficiency, and high-performance applications.
Recommended Equipment for Glass Applications
Top Devices
DSC L63
Other Devices
CAL L92 - Micro-
calorimeter
Selected Real-World Measurement Examples
Real-world measurements demonstrate how modern analytical methods are used to solve real-world problems related to glass.
Thermal Characterization of Li₂O-Al₂O₃-SiO₂ Glass-Ceramics
Thermal Characterization of BaO–SrO–SiO₂–B₂O₃ Glass Sealants
The thermal properties of glass seals are critical for the reliable bonding of oxygen transport membranes in high-temperature applications. Using DSC measurements with the LINSEIS STA L81 , BaO–SrO–SiO₂–B₂O₃ glasses with varying strontium contents were investigated. The results demonstrate the influence of composition on glass transition, crystallization, and thermal stability, and identify the BS15 composition as a particularly suitable candidate for high-temperature seal applications.
