========================================================== SHRIRAM INSTITUTE FOR INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (SRI), BENGALURU (A Unit of Shriram Scientific and Industrial Research Foundation) ========================================================== Address: Plot No. 14 & 15, Sadaramangala Industrial Area, Whitefield Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560048 Contact: 080-35000500, 28410165 / 167 / 172 Email: info@shriraminstitute-blr.org, info@shriramscientific.com Website: www.shriramscientific.com ========================================================== MATERIAL SCIENCE DIVISION (MSD) ========================================================== ========================================================== FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR BUILDING MATERIALS ========================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------- 1. BUILDING MATERIALS ---------------------------------------------------------- - Cement (OPC, PPC, PSC & WPC): Consistency, Specific Gravity, Setting Time, Soundness, Compressive Strength, Fineness, Transverse Strength, Drying Shrinkage, Chemical Composition, Lime Reactivity, and other parameters. - Ceramic Tiles, Natural Stones, Granite, Marbles, Aggregates, Concrete, Bricks, Gypsum Board, ACP Sheets, Toughened Glass, Cement and Other Products: Compressive Strength, Dimensions, Water Absorption, Density, Flexural Properties, Transverse Strength, Frost Resistance, Porosity, Thermal Shock, Acid Resistance, Chemical Resistance, and other parameters. - HSD Bars, SS Tubes, MS Angles, Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals, Painted Panels, Automotive Spares: Tensile, Compression, Flexural Properties, Lap Shear, Weld Joint Strength, Bend Test, Impact, and other parameters. - Specialised Studies: Tensile, Compression, Flexural Properties & Lap Shear in both elevated temperature up to 250°C and submersible temperature up to -40°C. - Corrosion Studies (NSS, ASS & CASS): On Metal Alloys and Coatings (corrosion penetration rate, corrosion type, etc.). ---------------------------------------------------------- 2. WATER PROOFING COMPOUND ---------------------------------------------------------- Test Parameters: Compressive Strength, Setting Time, Permeability to Water. ---------------------------------------------------------- 3. PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY EVALUATION FOR DOMESTIC PRESSURE COOKERS ---------------------------------------------------------- Test Parameters: Air Pressure, Bursting Pressure, Capacity, Operating Pressure Regulating Device and other parameters, Proof Pressure Test, Test for Safety Pressure Relief Device, Test for Removal of Lid Under Pressure, Workmanship and Finish. ---------------------------------------------------------- 4. SAFETY MATCHES ---------------------------------------------------------- Test Parameters: Defective, Ignition, Friction, Impact, Load Test, Match Splints, Match Head, Performance, Striking Performance, Thermal Stability, Wearing Strength, Afterglow, Appearance, Classification & Marking, Containers, Contents, Damp Proofness, Ease of Opening, Envelopment, Friction Surface, Ignition below 170°C, Ignition Resistance, Length of Match Sticks, Retention of Contents, and other parameters. ========================================================== FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR RUBBERS, PLASTICS, COMPOSITES, FIBER AND SEALANTS ========================================================== Physico-Chemical & Mechanical Evaluation & Research Studies on Polymer Products like Plastic, Rubber, Fiber, Composites, Resins, Flexible & Rigid Foam, Thin Films, Rigid Sheet, Adhesives, Sealants & other relevant products. Specialised Strength on Evaluation of Root Cause Failure, Method Development, Method Validation, Product Development & Product Validation, including the Assessment of Environmental Simulation Properties. ---------------------------------------------------------- 5. COMPOSITES ---------------------------------------------------------- Physico-Chemical & Mechanical Properties Tests & Research Facility on Composites: Flexural, Tensile, Peel Strength, Shear, Void Content, Drum Peel, Cured Ply Thickness, In-Plane Shear Strength, Inter Laminar Shear (ILSS), Flatwise Tensile Strength, Single Lap Shear, Double Lap Shear, FTIR, Tubular Shear, and other parameters. ---------------------------------------------------------- 6. ANALYTICAL SUPPORT ---------------------------------------------------------- Products Tested: LDPE Films, HDPE Films, Multilayered Cross Laminated Films, UPVC / HDPE / LDPE Pipes / Casing Pipes, Surgical Rubber Gloves, Tubular Rings, Condoms, Decorative Thermosetting Laminate, Rigid Cellular Foam, PET Bottles, HDPE Water Tanks, Rubber Hose, RPM, PVC Flooring, Epoxy Flooring, Resins, False Ceiling, Water-proofing Membrane, FRP Pipe, Plastic Chairs, Flexible Packaging Materials, Honeycomb Products, Rigid and Semi-Rigid Thermoplastics (including filled, reinforced, moulded & extrusion materials), Tarpaulin made from HDPE Woven Fabric, Thermal Insulating Materials, and other products. ========================================================== FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR METALS & MINERALS ========================================================== - Chemical composition of Ferrous Alloys by Arc Emission Optical Emission Spectra, Atomic Absorption Spectra, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and Classical Wet Analysis. - Chemical composition of Copper-base Alloys, Brass by Arc Emission Optical Emission Spectra, Atomic Absorption Spectra, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and Classical Wet Analysis. - Chemical composition of Aluminium Alloys, Brass by Arc Emission Optical Emission Spectra, Atomic Absorption Spectra, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and Classical Wet Analysis. - Chemical composition of other Alloys like Brass, Bronze, Solder, Nickel Alloys by Atomic Absorption Spectra, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and Classical Wet Analysis. - Coating Analysis by Microscopic and Stripping Method. - Microstructure Analysis. ---------------------------------------------------------- ORES & MINERALS ---------------------------------------------------------- - Chemical composition of Iron Ores - Chemical composition of Manganese Ore - Chemical composition of Limestone - Chemical composition of Bauxite Ore - Chemical composition of Copper Ore - Chemical composition of Precious Metallic Ores - Chemical composition of Silicate, Gypsum & Limestone Reactivity ========================================================== FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR PETROLEUM & FUEL ========================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------- 1. DIESEL / BIO-DIESEL / KEROSENE ---------------------------------------------------------- Test Parameters: Density, Kinematic Viscosity, Flash Point (Abels), Cetane Number (Calculated), Distillation Range, Ramsbottom Carbon Residue, Sulphur, Water Content, Copper Strip Corrosion, Acidity, Ash Content, Sulfated Ash, Methanol, Ethanol, Ester Content, Free Glycerol, Total Glycerol, Sodium and Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium, Iodine Value, Oxidation Stability @ 110°C, Smoke Point in Kerosene. ---------------------------------------------------------- 2. GASOLINE / NAPHTHA ---------------------------------------------------------- Test Parameters: Colour, Density @ 15°C, Distillation Percent by Volume, Sulphur Total, Lead Content (as Pb), Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP), Vapour Lock Index, Benzene Content, Copper Strip Corrosion (for 3 h @ 50°C), Water Tolerance of Gasoline-Alcohol Blends, Engine Intake System Cleanliness, Olefin Content, Oxidation Stability, Aromatic Content, Oxygen Content, Oxygenates, Methanol, Ethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Iso-Butyl Alcohol, Tertiary-Butyl Alcohol. ---------------------------------------------------------- 3. FUEL OIL / FURNACE OIL ---------------------------------------------------------- Test Parameters: Acidity, Gross Calorific Value, Relative Density, Copper Strip Corrosion, Kinematic Viscosity, Flash Point (PMCC), Water Content, Ramsbottom Carbon Residue (RCR), Asphaltenes, Sulphur, Sediments, Ash. ---------------------------------------------------------- 4. LUBRICANTS: HYDRAULIC OIL, ENGINE OIL, TURBINE OIL, TRANSFORMER OIL AND OTHER MINERAL OILS ---------------------------------------------------------- Test Parameters: Acid Number, Base Number, Flash Point (COC), Pentane Insoluble, Toluene Insoluble, Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C and 100°C, Viscosity Index, Water Content, Fuel Dilution, Diesel Content in Used Engine Oil, Wear Elements (Copper, Iron, Nickel, Zinc, Lead, Chromium, Manganese, Aluminium), Copper Corrosion, Silver Corrosion, Paraffins, Aromatics and Naphthenes, Sulphated Ash / Ash, ASTM Color, Elemental Analysis, Pour Point, Salt Bath Corrosion, Rust Preventive Characteristics, Emulsion Characteristics, Foaming Characteristics, Air Release Value, Oxidation Stability, Breakdown Voltage, Dielectric Strength. ---------------------------------------------------------- 5. GREASE ---------------------------------------------------------- Test Parameters: Consistency, Free Acidity / Alkalinity, Drop Point, Copper Strip Corrosion, Water Content, Wear Metals, Oil Separation / Thermal Stability, Four Ball Test (for wear scar and wear dia), Silica Content. ---------------------------------------------------------- 6. WAX AND BITUMEN ---------------------------------------------------------- Test Parameters: Density, Viscosity, Bitumen Content, Needle Penetration, Softening Point of Bitumen, Melting Point of Wax, Trichloroethylene Insolubles, Residue on Sieve, Residue on Evaporation, Particle Charge, Water Content, Distillation, Acidity, Lovibond Color for Wax, Acid Value, Oil Content, Ash Content, Ductility. ---------------------------------------------------------- 7. SOLID FUELS (BRIQUETTES, COAL & COKE) ---------------------------------------------------------- Test Parameters: Proximate Analysis, Ultimate Analysis, Gross Calorific Value, Chemical Analysis of Ash. ========================================================== FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR PAINTS, INKS AND SURFACE COATINGS ========================================================== Evaluation of various paint formulations for VOCs and TVOCs as per International Standards. Tests Include: Antifungal Studies, Antibacterial Studies, Global Migration Studies, Contamination Studies, Chemical / UV / Xenon Arc / Thermal / Humidity / Cold & Pressure Sustainable Studies, Corrosion Resistance Studies (Neutral Salt Spray, Copper Accelerated Salt Spray, Acetic Acid Salt Spray), Colour, Scratch Hardness, Fineness, Wet Opacity, Colour Fastness, Hardness, Impact, Tape Adhesion, Cataplasm (Wet Poultice Test), Density, Volume Solids, Trigloss, Coating / Dry Film Thickness, Viscosity (Ford Cup), Drying Time, Durability Studies. ========================================================== FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND FINE CHEMICALS ========================================================== Tests Include: Identification, Solubility, Colour (Platinum-Cobalt Scale, Lovibond, LAB Values), Assay (Purity), Metals by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry / ICP-OES / ICP-MS / UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Solvents Assay by GC and HPLC, Refractive Index, Density, pH, Viscosity, Impurity Analysis by FT-IR / GC / HPLC, Melting Point, Boiling Point, Optical Rotation, Water Content, Electroplating Solutions and Etchants, Electroplating Chemicals like Gold Potassium Cyanide & Silver Cyanide, Identification and Complete Analysis of Unknown Chemicals. ---------------------------------------------------------- SOAPS AND DETERGENTS ---------------------------------------------------------- Tests: Complete Physico-Chemical Composition of Soaps, Anionic, Cationic and Non-Ionic Detergents. ========================================================== FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS ========================================================== Products: Kraft Paper, Germination Paper, Photocopier Paper, Corrugated Box, Tissue. Test Parameters: Dimensions, Substance, Moisture Content, Capillary Rise, Tensile Strength, Tensile Index, Tensile Elongation, Resistance to Bending, Brightness, Opacity, Edge Crush Resistance, Flat Crush Resistance, Water Penetration, Water Absorption, Bursting Strength, Tear Resistance, Box Compression, pH, Ash Content, RoHS, Gloss, Water Soluble Chlorides, Water Soluble Sulphates, Anti-Microbial Test, Anti-Bacterial Test, Anti-Fungal Test, REACH Compliance, Global Migration Studies, and other parameters. ========================================================== FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR WOOD & WOOD PRODUCTS ========================================================== Products: Marine Plywood, BWR Plywood, Timber Wood, Coir Boards, Block Board, Particle Board. Test Parameters: Dimensions, Density, Moisture Content, Water Absorption, Screw & Nail Withdrawal, Adhesion of Plies, Glue Shear, Modulus of Elasticity (MOE), Modulus of Rupture (MOR), Compression, Load Bearing Capacity, Tensile, Resistance to Dry Heat, Resistance to Water, Static Bending Strength, Fire Retardant, Water Resistance, and other parameters. ========================================================== FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR PESTICIDE FORMULATIONS ========================================================== Tests Include: - Active Ingredient as per IS and WHO methods. - Emulsion Concentrates: Active Ingredient, Emulsion Stability, Cold Test, Flash Point, Acidity. - Water Dispersible Powders: Active Ingredient, Sieve Analysis, Acidity, Suspensibility. - Aluminum Phosphide and Zinc Phosphide for purity. - Granules. ========================================================== SPECIAL SERVICES ========================================================== Major potential trust sectors include Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Railway, Marine, Bio-Medical, Domestic & Industrial Packaging Industries. Services include: Basic Material Characterization, Failure Analysis, Root Cause Evaluation, Method Development & Validation, Product Development & Validation, and Environmental Simulation Studies. ---------------------------------------------------------- FEW PROMINENT & TESTING CAPABILITIES ---------------------------------------------------------- - Validation studies on Bio-medical devices. - Aerobic biodegradation on packaging materials. - Services for Aerospace, Defense and Automotive industries. - Testing services approved by AIRBUS, ALSTOM, TASL and many more. - Specialized studies like Tensile, Compression, Flexural Properties & Lap Shear in both elevated temperature up to +250°C and submersible temperature up to -40°C. - Creation of new test facilities as per customer needs. - Evaluation Facility for honeycomb products, Composites & Aerospace Materials and other parameters. - Stability Studies of Chemicals. - Metallographic studies to support surface characteristics evaluation. ========================================================== MAJOR INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE AT SRI BENGALURU ========================================================== - Cyclic Corrosion Chamber - Xenon Arc Weather-O-Meter - Universal Testing Machine (including Zwick Roell 100 kN) - Metallurgical Microscope - Thermal Shock Chamber - Compression Testing Machine - Climatic Chamber - Charpy Impact Tester - Bursting Strength Apparatus - UV-Chamber - Hydrostatic Pressure Test Apparatus - Brookfield Viscometer - Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) - Agilent LC-ICP-MS (ICP 7850) - Agilent ICP-OES 5800 - Melt Flow Index Apparatus - Flammability Chamber - Atomic Absorption Spectrometer - Resil-Impact Tester - X-Rite Spectrophotometer - Flame Photometer - Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) - Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) / Vicat Softening Temperature (VST) - Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) - UV-Spectrophotometer - Auto Titrator - Potentiometer - Cobb Tester - Stability Chamber - Hot Air Oven - Water Bath