Accredited testing laboratory for glass, raw material, recycling, and fiber analytics, as well as consulting for the glass industry
IGR Institut für Glas- und Rohstofftechnologie GmbH
Göttingen (Headquarters, Testing Laboratory)New on Amplifa
About IGR
IGR Institute for Glass and Raw Material Technology GmbH is an accredited testing service provider according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018, based in Göttingen. The scope of services includes chemical and physical raw material analyses (sieving, ignition loss, bulk density, decripation), analytics of recycling material streams, as well as physical, chemical, and thermal examinations for the glass production of hollow glass, flat glass, and specialty glass. Procedures include ICP-OES/ICP-MS spectrometry, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and Raman spectroscopy for gas and bubble content analyses. Other areas include fiber analytics (mineral fibers, EUCEB/RAL, asbestos), testing of refractory materials, building materials, metals, plastics, and ceramics, as well as claim processing. The portfolio is supplemented by consulting and training, research and development, expert services, and the development of proprietary testing systems such as the vertical pressure tester for the container glass industry.
- Site
- Göttingen
- Processes
- Chemical and physical raw material analyses (sieving, ignition loss, bulk density, decripation), Recycling material analytics (Lot, CSB, Corundum, Glass ceramics, Organics, KSP, discolored bodies,, Physical, chemical, and thermal analyses for glass production (glass properties, glass defects), Gas and bubble content analyses using gas chromatography, mass spectrometry and, Fiber analytics mineral fibers (chemical analyses, ignition loss, fiber measurement, EUCEB, RAL,, Other analytics (de-icing salt, platinum plates, refractory materials, building materials, metals,, Claim processing (foreign bodies in food, defective glass products, closures), Consulting & Training (Raw materials, melting, quality control, laboratory equipment)
- Materials
- Hollow glass, Flat glass, Specialty glass, Recycled glass, Mineral fibers (glass wool/stone wool), Ceramics, Plastics, Metals
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018
- Industries
- Glass Industry (Hollow Glass, Flat Glass, Specialty Glass, Container Glass), Raw Material Producers and Wholesalers, Food Technology, Mineral Fiber Industry, Recycling
- 01
Sample Acceptance
- 02
Chemical and Physical Analytics
- 03
Instrumental Analysis (ICP, GC, MS, Raman)
- 04
Evaluation and Reporting
- 05
Consulting, Claim Processing, R&D
Sample Materials & Analysis Methods
ICP Digests
Chemical element analysis of raw materials and glass for the glass industry.
Gas Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry
Analysis of gas contents in glass (including H2, Ar).
Raman Spectroscopy
Identification of gas and bubble contents in glass samples.
Fiber Analytics
Chemical analyses, fiber measurement, and classification of mineral fibers including asbestos and freedom criteria.
Dishwasher Resistance Test
Testing and certification 'IGR checked' for glass products.
RoHS Analyses
Analysis of metals, plastics, ceramics, refractory materials, and building materials.
Locations
Göttingen
DEHeadquarters with accredited testing laboratory
- Materials
- Glass, Raw Materials, Recycling Materials, Mineral Fibers, Ceramics, Plastics, Metals
- ICP-OES/ICP-MS Spectrometer
- Gas Chromatograph
- Mass Spectrometer
- Raman Spectroscopy System
- Whirl Separator
- Vertical Pressure Tester
- Mini Data Logger
Areas of Expertise
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical and physical raw material analyses (sieving, ignition loss, bulk density, decripation)Testing | – | – | – | – | Raw materials, Silica sand, Recycling materials |
| Recycling material analytics (Lot, CSB, Corundum, Glass ceramics, Organics, KSP, discolored bodies,Testing | – | – | – | – | Lot, Corundum, Glass ceramics, Organics, non-melting compounds, KSP, discolored bodies, Heavy metals |
| Physical, chemical, and thermal analyses for glass production (glass properties, glass defects)Testing | – | – | – | – | Hollow glass, Flat glass, Specialty glass |
| Gas and bubble content analyses using gas chromatography, mass spectrometry andTesting | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| Fiber analytics mineral fibers (chemical analyses, ignition loss, fiber measurement, EUCEB, RAL,Testing | – | – | – | – | Mineral fibers, Glass wool, Stone wool |
| Other analytics (de-icing salt, platinum plates, refractory materials, building materials, metals,Testing | – | – | – | – | De-icing salt, Platinum plates, Refractory materials, Building materials, Metals, Plastics, Ceramics |
| Claim processing (foreign bodies in food, defective glass products, closures)Testing | – | – | – | – | Glass, Food |
| Consulting & Training (Raw materials, melting, quality control, laboratory equipment)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research & Development (Mixture optimizations, new raw materials, secondary use ofEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Curing tests for glass surface optimizationSurface | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| Dishwasher resistance testing / 'IGR checked' certificate according to DIN EN 12875Testing | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| Expert services, mini data logger for measurement in original containerTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| ICP digests (ICP-OES/ICP-MS)Testing | – | – | – | – | Raw materials, Glass |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirl Separator | – | – | – | – | Göttingen |
| Vertical Pressure Tester | IGR / Schumann-Analytics (Cooperation) | – | – | – | Göttingen |
| Gas Chromatograph | – | – | – | – | Göttingen |
| Mass Spectrometer | – | – | – | – | Göttingen |
| Raman Spectroscopy System | – | – | – | – | Göttingen |
| ICP-OES/ICP-MS Spectrometer | Thermo Fisher Scientific (possible) | – | – | – | Göttingen |
Additional services
Reference customers
Accreditation & Quality
IGR is accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 (Certificate D-PL-20043-01-00) and considers itself part of the production quality assurance of its customers.
| Evidence | Göttingen |
|---|---|
| DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 |
History
- 2017
Scientific publication on chemical analysis and classification of artificial mineral fibers involving IGR (April 2017)
- 2025
Nominated for the 'Great Prize of Medium-Sized Enterprises' of the Oskar-Patzelt Foundation (Jurist Level), Participation in the Innovation Award Göttingen Region, Presentation at the ICP-OES/ICP-MS User Meeting in Kassel
- 2026
Cooperation with Schumann-Analytics to develop cost-effective testing systems (vertical pressure tester) for the container glass industry