Material science
Quality Assurance for Material Science
Address the specific needs for QA in material science with QuoData solutions.
For government and next-level engineering solutions:
- address the specific requirements of quality assurance in material science with tailored QuoData solutions for validation of methods
- draw on our partnerships with leading organizations in the field of material science such as BAM and PTB
- make use of study designs and data analysis made for material engineering in general and non-destructive tests in particular
Measurement processes in material science determine the integrity of highly important aspects of daily life – building materials, infrastructure, transportation – on whose security we must rely.
For productions processes, credible information on the quality and resilience of materials has substantial impact on production efficiency, business decisions and competitive advantages.
QuoData is familiar with the specific requirements for quality assurance of such measurements.
QuoData – PTB – BAM: joint studies on dangerous goods and substances
In general QuoData works together with the BAM in Germany in quality assurance for the testing of dangerous goods and hazardous materials.
The BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing in Berlin, QuoData GmbH in Dresden, and the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) in Braunschweig collectively form the centre for quality assurance for testing of dangerous goods and hazardous substances CEQAT-DGHS. Together, they provide an interlaboratory comparison program for testing the physical-chemical hazardous properties of dangerous goods and substances.
Regular international interlaboratory studies are carried out within the scope of CEQAT-DGHS.
The center was initiated by the EOS Working group from the International Group of Experts on the Explosion Risks of Unstable Substances (IGUS).
The focus remains on the testing of physical and chemical properties of dangerous goods and hazardous materials, including:
Explosiveness
Flammability
Oxidizing properties
Corrosiveness
Determination of flash point
Combustibility
Our competences
While BAM and the PTB target their efforts on the realization of the method (including the selection and preparation of samples and the establishment of a study method), QuoData lends its expertise in the following areas:
- Development of study design
- Organization of interlaboratory studies
- Data management
- Statistical analysis
- Preparation of final reports
What's new
Interlaboratory test on the method UN test C.1
The method validation study for test methods for corrosion to metals is still in preparation.
Interlaboratory test on the method UN test N.5
The method validation study for test methods for substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases is still in preparation.
Interlaboratory test on the determination of the lower flammability limit (LFL) of gases
This interlaboratory study is still in preparation.
Call for expression of interest of participation
Participation in the interlaboratory comparisons of the CEQAT-DGHS is open to laboratories throughout the world. If you are interested in participating in the CEQAT-DGHS interlaboratory comparison programme, please respond to the 9th Call for expression of interest of participation.
Finished interlaboratory studies
Evaluation of the interlaboratory test 2015 – 2016 on the method UN Test L.2 “Sustained combustibility test” / EN ISO 9038:2013 “Determination of sustained combustibility of liquids"
E. Brandes 2, B. Colson 1, K. Frost 1, Peter Lüth 2, K. Simon 1, T. Stolz 2, S. Uhlig 1
ISBN 978-3-9818270-3-3 Publication (PDF, 2017)
Evaluation of the interlaboratory test 2015-2016 on the method DIN EN 15188:2007 “Determination of the spontaneous ignition behaviour of dust accumulations”
Kirstin Frost 1, Peter Lüth 2, Martin Schmidt 2, Kirsten Simon 1, Steffen Uhlig 1
ISBN 978-3-9818270-0-2 Publication (PDF, 2016)
Interlaboratory test 2012-2013 on the method EN 14522:2005 "Determination of the auto ignition temperature of gases and vapours" / IEC 60079-20-1, part 7 "Method of test for auto-ignition temperature"
Peter Lüth 2, E.Brandes 2, T.Stolz 2
ISBN 978-3-9816380-0-4 Publication (PDF, 2014)
Ringversuch mit dem Fallhammer gemäß Abs. 1.6.2 Mechanische Empfindlichkeit (Schlag) der Methode A.14 Explosionsgefahr
Peter Lüth 2, Lutz Kurth
ISBN 978-3-9815748-6-9 Publication (PDF, 2013)
Evaluation of the interlaboratory test 2010-2011 on the method DIN EN15188:2007 “Determination of the spontaneous ignition behaviour of dust accumulations”
Kirstin Kunath 1, Peter Lüth 2, Martin Schmidt 2, Kirsten Simon (MBA) 1, Steffen Uhlig 1
ISBN 978-3-9815748-4-5 Publication (PDF, 2013)
Evaluation of the 3rd Round Robin on Solid Oxidizer Test (UN O.1) with Calcium peroxide, Sodium nitrate, Sodium perborate monohydrate. Final Report, 2009-2011
S. Antoni 1, J. Clemens 3, K. Kunath 1, J. Rabe 3, K. Simon 1, S. Uhlig 1, K.-D. Wehrstedt 2
ISBN 978-3-9813853-7-3 Publication (PDF, 2011)
Evaluation of the interlaboratory test on the method UN O.2 / EC A.21 “Test for oxidizing liquids” 2009-2010
S. Antoni 1, K. Kunath 1, P. Lüth 2, K. Simon 1, S. Uhlig 1
ISBN 978-3-9814634-0-8 Publication (PDF, 2011)
Interlaboratory test on the method UN Test N.5 / EC A.12 “Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases” 2007
K. Kunath 1, P. Lüth 2, S. Uhlig 1
ISBN 978-3-9814634-1-5 Publication (PDF, 2011)
Evaluation of the interlaboratory test on the method UN test O.1 "Test for oxidizing solids" with sodium perborate monohydrate 2005/06
S. Antoni 1, K. Kunath 1, P. Lüth 2, R. Schlage 1, K. Simon 1, S. Uhlig 1, W. Wildner 4, C. Zimmermann 1
ISBN 978-3-9814281-2-4 Publication (PDF, 2011)
1 - QuoData GmbH, 2 - BAM, 3 - Solvay Chemicals GmbH, 4 - AQura Analytical Systems.