Chemical Toolbox
The Lohtragon® toolbox of currently more than 40 cations and anions is the basis for our metal salt response to your inquiry. more
Chemical Toolbox
Our Toolbox with manifold combinations – Your Choice for the Best Option
The Lohtragon® toolbox of currently more than 40 cations and anions is the basis for our metal salt response to your inquiry. Our proven Lohtragon® product range is just the starting point of nearly endless options for combinations, and therefore not exhaustive yet, and will be extended based on your specific needs and requirements.
With this modular chemical system our scientists ensure the transition from design level in our laboratories via sophisticated scale-up processes to the Lohtragon® manufacturing process. The relevant raw materials are carefully selected considering quality, appropriateness for the solely water-based manufacturing processes, sustainability aspects and long-term availability. Ultimately your value of all these possible combinations is your Lohtragon® product - up to your individual customer specification - matching precisely and consistently your requirements in all aspects.
Chemical Lohtragon® Competences
The variation of chemical compositions offers extensive opportunities. more
Chemical Lohtragon® Competences
The variation of chemical compositions offers extensive opportunities. In this way, tailor-made metal salts can be synthesized meeting specific needs. Various case studies demonstrate these Lohtragon® competences.
Your Value:
- Wide capabilities in modifying chemical parameters
- High purity
- Optimized active content
- Variation of pH-value
- Improved solubility behavior
- Reduced hygroscopy and water content
Active content
Are you looking for a high content of your active component to improve the efficiency of your process?
Many processes and chemical reactions require highest possible share of an active component as it leads to a maximized efficiency and yield increase.
With our chemical expertise we customize metal salts around your active cation and anion, for example in catalytical systems.
The graph of our different Lohtragon® Iron Sulfates gives you an insight about what is possible.
Within one product group from our standard portfolio we cover different iron contents ranging from approx. 7.5 % up to approx. 32 %.
Customized developments according to your requirements are possible, too.
- Is a high Iron content important for you e.g. in the formulation of Iron promoted activated alumina?
- Do you need a maximum of Magnesium in your process for coating catalyst carriers?
- Or do you have any further special active component requirement?
Contact us!
pH variation
Do you need a specific pH-value of a certain metal salt which is important for improved solubility behavior, adjusted decomposition temperature or modified crystal structure?
Crystal structure
Visualization and analyzation of a product’s crystal structure are essential tools for the optimization of our Lohtragon® metal salts. The images from our Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and crystal structure elucidation by X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD) enable us to understand product structures and to adapt the product according to requested functionalities. The three fascinating examples show how different crystal structures can be.
The modification of the crystal morphology influences an extensive range of properties, e.g.:
- Flow properties
- Solubility
- Density
- Reactivity
- Dust behavior and more
Contact us with your challenges!
Solubility
Is the solubility of a metal salt a crucial factor for your process or final formulation?
Interested in more detailed information about our chemical competences? Let’s connect.
Physical Lohtragon® Competences
The Lohtragon® manufacturing techniques determine the particle characteristics. more
Physical Lohtragon® Competences
Designing Particles – Matching Your Target
The Lohtragon® manufacturing techniques determine the particle characteristics. The particle design and physical properties define highly important features of the Lohtragon® solids. These features can be modified and adjusted to meet the required product characteristics and quality standards. Fascinating and at the same time leading to valuable product performances: worth to showcase a few Lohtragon® particle design features.
Your Value:
- Wide capabilities in the modification of physical parameters
- Adapted particle design for your application
- Target-oriented developments by using extensive analytical equipment
Flowability
Having the right flow: selected Lohtragon® products offer optimized flow properties.
The improved performance is based on specific adjustments, such as:
- Optimal particle size and distribution
- Adapted particle shape, surface texture and porosity
- Dedicated free-flow activators and more
Our Lohtragon® K19 is one product example of our existing range that is characterized by its optimized flow properties. Benefitting from our competences in product modification and manufacturing expertise, the product shows accurate dosing behavior and lower tendency to lump compared to standard product types. Look and see the video from our rheometer!
By the way, talking about flowability: In the context of flowability, our range of Lohtragon® free-flowing agents could be of interest, too.
Do you have any challenge or requirement around flowability? Contact us!
Surface structure
Can you imagine which product improves the mechanical properties when added to gypsum? Does the morphology give an indication about the flowing behavior?
Images of surface structures performed by our Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) support to find most suitable products.
Thermal behavior
Do you see the crystals melting? Challenge us to assess and adjust thermal characteristics for your application. Often, such physical processes are depending on the crystal structure and the chemical composition.
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) graphs are evaluated by our technical experts in order to properly characterize the product and to assess options for further improvements.
Bulk density
Do you prefer super light versions or is heavy what you look for?
Bulk density variation: our competence necessary for your product formulation, optimized storage and processing. The Magnesium Carbonate examples around Lohtragon® C36 illustrate our product range offer with bulk densities from super light (approx. 70 g/l) up to heavy (approx. 500 g/l).
Contact our experts to get deep insights into the possibilities of particle design.
Our Final Steps – Your Starting Point
The fine-tuning of our Lohtragon® metal salts is completed with one of our unrivalled finishing solutions. more
Our Final Steps – Your Starting Point
