- Physical Sciences
CIDETEC
Eskuzaitzeta Industrialdea, Oianguren, 5, 20160 Zubieta - Donostia / San Sebastián, SPAIN
Laboratory
A fully equipped laboratory for chemical and electrochemical processes, featuring electrochemical cells of various volumes (up to 10 L), Hull cells, potentiostats/galvanostats, direct-current and pulse rectifiers, dip-coating equipment, a spray chamber, a glovebox, thermostatic baths, controlled-atmosphere sintering furnaces, and analytical instruments such as ICP, IC, zeta potential, and TOC analyzers, among other equipment.
Pilot plant
A semi-industrial pilot plant for electrochemical and chemical surface finishing, comprising:
- Processing tanks with capacities of up to 250 L, equipped with multiple heaters, a cooling coil, mechanical stirring, air agitation, provision for positioning counter-electrodes at different locations, a level sensor, a lid, and an extraction hood.
- DC and pulse rectifiers capable of operating across a wide range of voltage and current settings.
- Electrochemical simulation and modeling software (COMSOL Multiphysics) to support the understanding, optimization, and control of electrodeposition processes.
- Planned acquisition of pilot-plant monitoring and control software to facilitate connectivity with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), which will manage the entire component manufacturing plant.
Surface characterization laboratory
The facility also includes a surface characterization laboratory for analyzing the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of coatings, including roughness, morphology, microstructure, thermography, corrosion, wear, tribocorrosion, hardness, wettability, gloss, and color.
Equipment
- Adapted electrochemical tank (e-coating system)
- Electrolytic tanks
- Equipment for electrolyte control and regeneration
- DC and pulse rectifiers, potentiostats, and galvanostats
- Electrochemical simulation and modeling software (COMSOL Multiphysics)
- Anodizing, electropolishing, and surface functionalization.
- Development and application of metallic, ceramic, and composite coatings using electrochemical processes.
Surfaces and Coatings:
- Functional Materials and Surfaces
- Advanced Materials
Application sectors
- Capital goods and industrial equipment
Industrial plan
- IRABAZI · Advanced Manufacturing
