Experimental techniques

We perform our research by means of a number of experimental equipments, with which we are able to characterize the physical properties of the studied materials. Those technics are the following:

Abbe Refractometer

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With an Abbe refractometer it is possible to perform some valuable optical measurements.

Densitometry

Density (or volume) measurements, at atmosferic pressure, are a simple way to obtain the heat expansion coefiient.

Dielectric Spectroscopy

Dielectric spectroscopy is a very powerful tool to study the static and dynamic properties of polar compounds.

Polarized Optical Microscopy

Mesogens present optical anisotropy, so they display a great variety of textures depending on the mesophase as well as on the sample alignment.

Thermal Analysis

Both calorimetry and thermogravimetry are basic techniques in order to analyze the thermal properties of a material.

Thermostatic Vacuum Dryer

Getting rid of the water vapour is extremely important to reach a good level of purity in the sample.

Ultrasounds System

The ultrasounds technic is useful for homogenizing mixtures of compounds, among other things