RTU Institute of
Inorganic
Chemistry
| Home |
| About Institute |
| Research Directions |
| Laboratories |
| Services |
| Library |
| Latvian Journal of Chemistry |
ServicesAnalysisApplied researchEquipment utilization
AnalysisThe institute offers conducting analysis in the following areas: 1) chemical analysis (including
analysis of microquantities of admixtures);
Laboratory
of Electrodeposition of Metals
Laboratory
of Plasma Processes
Laboratory
of Spectral Investigations
2) X-ray phase analysis (analysis
of phase composites);
Laboratory
of Spectral Investigations
Laboratory of Dispersed Systems
3) determination of electrokinetic potential, size and size distribution particles Laboratory of High-Temperature Synthesis
4) determination of qualitative
indices of coatings and metal articles
Laboratory
of Electrodeposition of Metals
5) thermal analysis (up to 1000
oC)
Laboratory
of Spectral Investigations
6) determination of metal
corrosion rate, effectiveness of corrosion inhibitors and their
action mechanism in various media
Laboratory of High-Temperature Corrosion
Return to Top
Applied researchThe institute performs contractual investigations on development of new technologies and materials. Partners interested in collaborative work in these in similar areas are also searched. 1. Nanosized powders of refractory compounds (nitrides, oxides, carbides, metals) and their homogeneous composites for modification of structures of metals, polymers and coatings, for manufacture of high-temperature materials and cutting instruments, functional materials, J.Grabis 2. New technologies and equipment for recovery of chromium, nickel and copper from diluted solutions, J.Līcis 3. Corrosion
inhibitors and their compositions for use in hot-water
heating systems and cooling
systems functioning with water or water- ethylene glycol solutions, H.Krasts
4. Electro- and chemicall deposition
coatings of the metal
(Sn, Au, Ni-B, Fe-Ni, Co-W, Cu) and composite (metal-inorganic compound) for modification
of materials, I.Vītiņa
5.
Chemical, physicochemical and physical testing for metal coatings,
metals, metal articles and electrolytes, I.Vītiņa
6. Ceramic specimens with high ionic conductivity (measurements of electrophysical properties are carried out in the Vilnius University) which can be applied as gas sensors or in lithium ion batteries, A.Dindune 7. Procedures for synthesis of phosphates - highly
dispersed and granulated hydroxyapatite for bioceramics,
polyphosphates (trace – element fertilizers of delayed action), dicalcium phosphate
(a component of tooth - pastes), phosphate glass (water softening agent), A.Dindune
8.
Selective methods for
determination of micro-quantities of heavy metals, D.Zaruma
9. Reagents for the purification of salts from trace amounts of heavy metals; the technology of preparation of these reagents, D.Zaruma 10. Spray-drying granulation of nanosized powders for advanced ceramics processing, Ē.Palčevskis 11. Surface modification of nanosized powders and preparation of high loaded suspensions for ceramics processing, Ē.Palčevskis, L.Čera 12. Method for increasing the crop and quality of the flax-straw and linseed, R.Belousova 13. Additives of fireproofing compounds to the plastics, lacquers, dyes and cellulose, R.Belousova 14. Methods for protection of natural stone materials and building materials, I.Zariņa 15. The prescriptions and regimes for stabilization of rust on the steel constructions, O.Kukurs 16. The prescriptions and regimes for reprocessing of ceramic, refractory material, glass and granite chips and wastes into the new building materials, harmless for environment, O.Kukurs Return to Top
EquipmentSpecialized equipment is available for utilization. 1. The high-temperature plasma discharge
equipment ВЧИ-65/5.28, ВЧИ-60/1.76
|