Recycling
- ICP-OES analysis in accordance with DIN 51086-2 of the elements and element oxides: Al, As, B, Ba, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cu, Er, Fe, Hg, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, V, Zn, Zr. Digestion including hydrofluoric acid-perchloric acid according to DIN 52340-3, aqua regia digestion according to DIN EN 13346
- X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) in accordance with DIN 51001 and DIN 51418 (> 0.001 % by weight concentration) for the analysis of other elements such as F, Cl, Br, N
- SEM-EDX examinations according to DIN ISO 22309, if necessary with image documentation, chemical scan analyses, mappings, line scans (depending on the order)
- Determination of loss on ignition according to Std. sheet T 141 BV glass, usually at 600 °C
- Determination of the COD (“chemical oxygen demand”)
- Carbon determination using the Ströhlein incinerator at 1250 °C as total carbon (C), organic carbon (TOC) and inorganic carbon (TIC)
- SO3 determination using the Ströhlein incinerator at 1250 °C
- Fe2+ detection with phenanthroline based on DIN ISO 14719
- Cr(VI) detection with diphenylcarbazide based on DIN 51086-3
- Determination of the emission factor for the CO2 trading system according to DEHSt (German Emissions Trading Authority) and UBA (Federal Environment Agency)
- Determination of the redox potential and the redox number derived from this for batch calculations, e.g. for filter dust
- Analysis of inorganic filter aids and filter materials according to DIN EN 12902 for the treatment of water for human consumption
- Analysis according to DepVO classes 0, I, II and III (FV)
- Classification of residues according to ABNT NBR 10004 (FV)
- Leaching tests
- Testing of cullet for use in the container glass industry according to Std. sheet T 120 and Std. sheet T 121 BV-Glas
- Visual examination of wet shards, including solder samples (approx. 500 kg to 1500 kg), to determine the mass fractions of organic, metallic (Fe, NE) and ceramic (KSP) impurities, determination of the grain fraction and false colors
- Visuelle Untersuchung von Hohlglasscherben (> 5 mm) zur semiquantitativen Bestimmung von Glaskeramik bzw. HR-Glas (z.B. 10 kg)
- Visual examination of hollow glass shards (> 5 mm) for the semi-quantitative determination of lead-containing shards (e.g. 10 kg)
- Sieve analysis according to DIN 66165, depending on the order, e.g. 4 fractions (1 mm to 16 mm)
- Schüttdichte gemäß ISO 697
- Moisture determination based on DIN ISO 11465
- Identification of corundum and other heavy minerals using various heavy separation systems such as IGR-modified impact hearth, spiral separator and heavy liquid with a density of >2.9 g/m³ for sample sizes ranging from grams to tons, followed by detection of the heavy minerals, e.g. using SEM-EDX
- Processing of raw materials and cullet with a high-intensity rare earth roller magnetic separator for the removal of ferrous particles and further analyses, e.g. by means of ICP-OES
- BET analyses to determine the specific surface area
- Dose rate measurements (radiation dose per time unit, e.g. in µSv/h)
- Melting tests
- Testing of cullet for use in the container glass industry according to Std. sheet T 120 and Std. sheet T 121 BV-Glas
- Verification of compliance with PPWR requirements with regard to recyclability and sortability, including by means of transmission measurement