LABORATORY TESTS

Geology and Geotechnics

Itecons offers a wide range of accredited tests for the identification, characterisation and quality control of soil, aggregates and natural stone.

Testing areas (15)
Products (97)

Reference Designation/Description Accredited
assay
Reference
standards
Product/
Material
Comments
PNT.19 Determination of sound speed propagation of natural stone EN 14579:2004 Natural stone, Dimension stone
PNT.20 Determination of rupture energy of natural stone EN 14158:2004 Natural stone, Dimension stone
PNT.22 Determination of the slip resistance by means of the pendulum tester ASTM E 303 - 93 Natural stone; Dimension stone; Pavement
QUI.06 Determination of resistance to staining of floors and ceramic tiles ISO 10545-14:2015 Floors and ceramic tiles ---
QUI.07 Determination of chemical resistance of floors and ceramic tiles ISO 10545-13:2013 Floors and ceramic tiles ---
QUI.159 Determination of residue insoluble in hydrochloric acid and sodium carbonate content by gravimetry EN 196-2:2013 Cement ---
QUI.160 Determination of residue insoluble in hydrochloric acid and potassium hydroxide content by gravimetry EN 196-2:2013 Cement ---
QUI.161 Determination of the sulfide content by volumetry EN 196-2:2013 Cement ---
QUI.212 Release of hazardous substances EN 12457-2/4:2002 Recycled materials from construction and demolition waste (RCD) Especificações LNEC (E473, E474, E484 e E485)
QUI.213 Evaluation of the presence of tar --- Bituminous mixtures ---
QUI.30 Determination of resistance to salt crystallization EN 12370:1999 Pedra natural ---
QUI.36.01 Determination of loss on ignition by gravimetry and elements in the form of oxides by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry Internal method Cement ---
QUI.81 Evaluation of the behavior of an aggregate when subjected to the magnesium sulfate test (Test method: EN 1367-2: 2009) EN 1367-2: 2009 Aggregates ---
SOL.00 Soil characterization - Other tests (standards EN, ASTM, LNEC…) -
SOL.01 Particle size analysis of soils by wet sieving LNEC E 239:1970 Soil, Aggregate