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Range of services


Our researchers carry out chemical-analytical, material-scientific and mechanical investigations on wood, lignocellulosic materials and polymers. For this purpose, we use special experimental facilities for the modification, drying and tempering of wood on a laboratory and pilot plant scale.

For investigations in the field of wood chemistry with chemical analysis we use:

  • Helium pycnometer for true density measurements of porous materials (Porotec Pycnomatic ATC)
  • FT-Medium Infrared spectrometer equipped for ATR- FT-IR (ZnSe crystal) and transmission FT-IR including sample preparation (Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5)
  • FT-NIR spectrometer, can be equipped with an iD1H heated transmission accessory or with an UpIR (from Pike Technologies) for large, solid samples (Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5N)
  • UV-vis spectrophotometer additionally equipped with an integrating sphere for analyses of solid samples (Shimadzu UV 2600)
  • Transmitted-light and reflected light Microscope with heating plate, fluorescent unit and long pass filter (UV, Blue and Green, Darkfield and Brightfield) (Olympus BX-41 and Sony Camera)
  • Digital Motorized microscope for 2D and 3D imaging and analysis; software for image acquisition and surface / roughness measurement (Leica DVM6)
  • Sliding Microtome for the production of thin sections for microscopy (Leica SM2010 R).
  • Dynamical mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) in controlled climate from -150 °C (nitrogen cold) to 500 °C. Tensile and bending clamps (Gabo Eplexor 25 N and 100 N)
  • Differential scanning calorimetry equipped with an intracooler (theoretical temperature range: 85 – 600 °C) (Netzsch DSC 204 F1 Phoenix)
  • Universal testing machine for small forces up to 2,5 kN, 3-point bending and tensile testing, modification for heated pressure stamp (TIRAtest 28025)
  • Portable CIELab colour and 60° gloss spectrophotometer for solid colours (BYK spectro-guide sphere gloss)
  • Accelerated Weathering Tester with UVA-340 nm lamps and water spray system (Q-Lab QUV/spray/RP)
  • Stereoscopic 2D and 3D Digital Image Correlation system for shape, deformation and strain measurement with Imager E-Lite cameras, laptop computer and software (LaVision StrainMaster portable 5M)
  • Experimental modal analysis with 4-channel-frontend, uniaxial miniature vibration sensor, miniature impact hammer and m+p Analyzer software
  • Table-top abrasion test instrument for paint and other coatings (Erichsen Taber® Abraser Type 5131)
  • 3D Printing Devices (FDM/FFM- Printer for multi material filaments and SLS-Printer for PA- Powder)


ERDF action

ERDF accelarated weathering

ERDFcombimod

ERDF didital microscope


Pilot plant equipment:

  • Pilot plant for thermally modified timber (technical scale) as well as a
  • Test field for reproductible generation of optimal physical-chemical properties of wood and wood-based materials (CombiMod-kiln)
  • Vacuum drying kiln (lab-size)
  • Self-built wood impregnation system, heated
  • Laboratory hydraulic press, heated
  • drying and climatisation technology
  • Self-built small burning cabinet according to DIN 50050-1 (1986-04) and Burner according to DIN 50051 (1977-02) for B2- Tests according to DIN 4102-1
  • Pyrolysis plant for surface pyrolysis of wood samples (contact procedure)


Our services at a glance for download:  2016_04_07-Leistungsangebot-FG-Chemie-und-Physik-des-Holzes.pdf