Thin section petrography training courses including optical microscopy and SEM

Training Courses in Concrete Petrography - Learn it from the experts -

Does having a lot of jobs in the field of concrete analysis but not the right trained and experienced personnel sound familiar to you? A Concrete Experts International training course in concrete petrography may be the way to quickly improve your company's market position. CXI offers pre-defined courses or tailor a course to your needs either to be held at your own laboratory or in Copenhagen, Denmark. The staff of Concrete Experts International has collected an extensive knowledge of the microstructure of concrete and related materials using optical fluorescence microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDX). Both methods are valuable tools when studying the concrete composition, degradation, and quality. Ability to master the microscopy tools and interpret the concrete microstructure will place your company ahead of competitors in the concrete technology business. Our training courses focus on the use of optical fluorescent microscopy and SEM-EDX analysis and will targeted specifically of the pre-knowledge of the attendants. During the courses we make sure that attendants improve their skills in interpreting the micro-structural features observed and that they will be able to determine the concrete composition and estimate the mix design from a single concrete sample. We teach you the typical micro-structural features associated with different deterioration mechanisms as well as how to estimate the water to cement ratio by fluorescent thin section microscopy. The courses offered by Concrete Experts International may contain the following topics: The optical polarizing microscope, basic knowledge and use Optical fluorescent microscopy of concrete and related materials Point counting and estimation of concrete composition and strength Crack identification and interpretation Diagnosis of various deterioration mechanisms such as ASR, DEF, external and internal sulfate attack etc. Identification of carbonated and leached paste Determination of w/c ratio Errors & identification of preparation damages Preparation of fluorescent impregnated thin section The scanning electron microscope (SEM-EDX), basis knowledge and use Features observed by SEM, identification and interpretation Optical fluorescence microscopy & SEM-EDX - a powerful combination Typical length of a training course is 3-5 days. CXI will supply samples and teaching material; however, the attendants are encouraged to bring examples from you collection. Besides teaching Concrete Experts International further offers to supervise & coach for a longer period of time at your laboratory. Remember, being capable of performing micro-structural analysis and understanding the features observed not only makes concrete analysis more fun, but also greatly increase the value of the product you deliver to your clients. If you would like to be contacted for an informal talk about a CXI training course please send us an e-mail and we will return to you as soon as possible.	Light path of the optical microscope.
	Fluorescent impregnated thin section under the optical microscope.
	Air void with ettringite at the rim and gypsum in the center as viewed in ordinary, crossed polarized, crossed polarized with gypsum plate and fluorescent light modes.