Services
The National Center for High-Temperature Materials Characterization provides a range of services supporting research, industrial development, and technological innovation in materials operating under extreme thermal conditions.
Our services combine advanced instrumentation, standardized measurement protocols, and expert scientific analysis to deliver reliable thermophysical data and research solutions for academia, industry, and government organizations.
We offer three main service categories: measurement services, expert data analysis, and collaborative research programs.
Measurement Services
Our measurement services provide precise and reliable thermal characterization using advanced instrumentation and validated experimental procedures.
Measurements are conducted under carefully controlled conditions to ensure high accuracy, repeatability, and traceability, enabling the results to be confidently used for engineering applications, computational modeling, and material qualification.
Typical measurements include:
- Thermal conductivity
- Thermal diffusivity
- Heat capacity
- Thermal expansion
- Phase transitions and thermal stability
- High-temperature material behavior
These services are ideal for organizations that require high-quality experimental data with efficient turnaround times, without the need for extended research collaboration.
Clients receive complete measurement reports and processed datasets, ready for use in technical analysis, simulations, and product development.
Data Analysis & Expert Interpretation
In addition to experimental measurements, the center provides advanced data analysis and expert interpretation performed by researchers specializing in thermal analysis and high-temperature materials.
This service helps translate raw experimental data into engineering insight and scientific understanding, supporting materials development and process optimization.
Our analysis services may include:
- Interpretation of thermophysical measurements
- Identification of phase transformations and reaction mechanisms
- Extraction of thermodynamic and kinetic parameters
- Support for computational modeling and simulation
- Preparation of detailed technical and scientific reports
These services are particularly valuable for organizations developing new materials, high-temperature components, or advanced thermal systems.
Collaborative Research & Development
For complex scientific or technological challenges, the center offers collaborative research programs with industry partners, government agencies, and academic institutions.
These collaborations enable joint investigation of materials and processes operating in extreme temperature environments, combining advanced measurement capabilities with scientific expertise.
Collaborative projects may include:
- Development of new high-temperature measurement methodologies
- Characterization of advanced materials such as ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs), refractory alloys, and high-entropy materials
- Generation of thermophysical datasets for simulation, digital twins, and AI-driven materials design
- Investigation of material behavior under extreme thermal loads
Through these collaborations, the center acts as a national hub for high-temperature materials research, supporting innovation in aerospace, energy, advanced manufacturing, and defense technologies.
Industrial Partnerships
The center actively collaborates with industry through long-term partnerships focused on advanced materials development, testing, and qualification.
Industrial partners gain access to unique high-temperature characterization infrastructure and specialized expertise in thermophysical measurements.
Partnership opportunities include:
- Confidential material testing and validation
- Long-term characterization programs
- Contract research projects
- Joint development of new materials and technologies
- Generation of experimental data for industrial simulations
These partnerships help accelerate the transition from fundamental research to real-world technological applications, strengthening Israel’s capabilities in high-temperature materials and extreme-environment technologies.
