Tag Archives: Cement

Recently, Harald, our global cement solutions manager and I had the privilege to be interviewed by the prestigious Indian Cement magazine. Cement and concrete are the building blocks of our countries’ infrastructure. And we at Malvern Panalytical recognize the importance…READ MORE >

When performed correctly, fusion is the sample preparation technique that leads to the obtention of the most precise and accurate XRF and ICP analytical results. Among all factors that need to be considered to get great glass disks or solutions…READ MORE >

The heavy cost of mining and minerals manufacturing The importance of minerals as a production resource applies to many facets of our daily lives. For instance, the quality of concrete determines the smoothness of a road surface and the sturdiness…READ MORE >

Why is it that structures built in Roman times have resisted the elements for thousands of years when more modern structures have suffered? This was a question posed in a recent BBC news story ‘Scientists explain ancient Rome’s long-lasting concrete’…READ MORE >

I recently presented a webinar exploring the practical aspects of sieving method – the advantages and disadvantages.  I compared the method to other techniques such as laser diffraction indicating the increased wealth of information that can be obtained with these more…READ MORE >

The recently announced merger of Malvern Instruments and PANalytical could not be better timed from the Cement industry’s perspective. Both companies are market leaders in their respective technology fields – Malvern in particle characterization and PANalytical in elemental and mineralogical…READ MORE >

One of the questions I am regularly asked by my Mastersizer customers is how much sample do I need to measure? I get the feeling people are hoping for a simple answer, such as 1g, 10ml etc. Unfortunately, the science…READ MORE >

When working with a couple of our Morphologi G3-ID cement customers I have come to realize that cement is an incredibly complex product. Working with one of our customers in the cement industry we wrote an article, published last year…READ MORE >

Greater productivity with lower emissions.  These are the demands facing modern cement manufacturers. But when increasing production requires more energy, and the reactions that produce fresh cement manufacture directly release CO2, meeting emission targets can be tough. The solution may…READ MORE >