MLAB (NO3.3)

We offer experiments to be carried out in one location. Skilled scientists and technicians are available to assist visiting researchers. Beside the infrastructure itself, additional standard laboratories are available where sample preparation and other tasks can be performed. Several GC, MS and IR gas analysers are available, if needed. A desk with internet access will be available during the stay.

SINTEF Industry has implemented and maintains a quality management system that fulfils the requirements of the standard NS-EN ISO 9001:2008 within research and development in materials technology, advanced materials and nanotechnology, applied chemistry and biotechnology, oil and gas, and green energy and process industry.

A major part of this infrastructure contains various experimental techniques used to evaluate the performance of electrochemical cells, sorbents and membranes. All techniques offered are modern and the results obtained are expected to be of high scientific quality. The experiments can be conducted under realistic conditions at high temperatures, pressures, and under high partial pressures of steam. Various gases are available. Also, tests in a sulphur environment (or other special gases) can be carried out in a separate laboratory with dedicated setups. The equipment is monitored and used only by skilled technicians and scientists. The choice of the right experiment and experimental conditions for a specific test can also be established through discussion with our experts.

Many of the equipment and test setups are considered unique. We have, as an example, analysed extremely high hydrogen fluxes that it is possible to obtain using ultra-thin Pd-Ag membranes (see publication list below) in our laboratory.