Analytical Laboratory
We specialize in wet chemical analyses and modern instrumental techniques that comply with applicable standards. We focus on the precise determination of the composition of inorganic materials (cements, clinkers, limestones, lime, ceramics, silicates, and waste) with high accuracy and reliable results.

What We Offer
The VÚSH Analytical Laboratory provides comprehensive services in the chemical analysis of inorganic materials. Our accredited methods ensure accurate and reliable results, applicable for quality control, research, and calibration of instrumental methods.
Total Silicate Analysis and Wet Chemistry
Comprehensive sample decompositions, component separation, and quantitative determination of main oxides according to applicable standards and established procedures.
Instrumental Elemental and Ionic Analysis
TEICP-OES, flame AAS/AES, capillary electrophoresis, and AMA254 mercury analyzer for the high-precision determination of macro and trace elements and selected ions.
Consulting and Individual Analyses
Expert consultations, test scope design, methodological support, and provision of reference data for industrial and research applications.
Modern Equipment and Technology
Our laboratory is equipped with modern facilities for sample decomposition and wet chemistry, as well as for instrumental measurements. We combine proven standardized procedures with advanced analytical techniques to ensure results are accurate, repeatable, and clearly traceable to customer requirements.
All equipment is regularly calibrated and inspected according to relevant standards. This allows us to provide data useful for production control, research purposes, and as reference materials for X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) calibration.

Our Services
We provide comprehensive chemical analyses of silicate and building materials, raw materials, products, and waste. We combine classic standardized procedures with modern instrumental analysis to provide data useful for quality control, development, certification, and optimization of technological processes.
Total silicate analysis of inorganic materials (according to ČSN 72 0100 series)
Flame atomic absorption and emission spectrometry – determination of major components
Analysis of cements and clinkers according to ČSN EN 196 series standards
Rapid instrumental analyses for production control and incoming raw materials
Sale and production of reference materials and calibration standards with a silicate matrix.
Capillary electrophoresis – determination of chlorides, sulfates, nitrates, fluorides, etc.
Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) – elemental composition, trace analysis
Environmental tests – determination of heavy metals and pollutants in raw materials, waste, and building materials
Certificate of Accreditation
VÚSH's analytical laboratory is accredited according to ČSN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 for testing in the field of building materials, silicate materials, and waste. Accreditation is granted by the Czech Accreditation Institute, o.p.s. (ČIA). Accreditation ensures that all tests performed meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy. Test results are internationally recognized.
VÚSH operates accredited testing laboratories according to ČSN EN ISO/IEC 17025
Frequently Asked Questions
Provádíme analytické, biologické i technologické zkoušky stavebních materiálů, výrobků a souvisejících systémů. Rozsah zahrnuje standardní normované zkoušky i individuálně navržené testovací postupy podle konkrétního zadání.
Ano. VÚSH disponuje akreditovanými laboratořemi ATElab a dlouhodobě pracuje podle požadavků na odbornou kvalitu, přesnost a opakovatelnost výsledků.
Ano. Vedle rutinního zkoušení se věnujeme i výzkumným a vývojovým úkolům, návrhu zkušebních postupů a ověřování nových materiálových řešení.
Ne. Spolupracujeme také s projektanty, investory, akademickými institucemi, veřejným sektorem i dalšími odbornými partnery, kteří potřebují podložená data, expertizu nebo vývojovou podporu.
Ano. Vývojové dílny a experimentální výroba zajišťují návrh, výrobu a ověřování prototypů, forem, laboratorních pomůcek a speciálních zařízení pro výzkum i praxi.
Ano. Součástí činnosti VÚSH je i transfer znalostí a technologií, tedy podpora při využití výsledků výzkumu v reálných aplikacích a spolupráci s průmyslem.
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Test and analysis catalog
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