Image galleries

Serials of images of the key activities of CRB GmbH. By klicking on the thumbnails a new windows with an enlarged view of the images opens.

► Images asbestos analysis
► Images X-ray fluorescence analysis
► SEM Images asbestos
► Energydispersive elementspectra of the 6 asbestos varieties chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, actinolite, tremolite, anthophyllite
► SEM images - mis cellaneous
► Imaging by means of SEM - 2 series of images in different resolutions

Laboratory asbestos analysis

CRB GmbH | Dr. Elke Benner at scanning electron microscope

CRB GmbH | Preparation of an airfilter

CRB GmbH | samples for asbestos analysis

CRB GmbH | Samples for asbestos analysis 2

CRB GmbH | Samples for asbestos analysis 3

CRB GmbH | Sample preparation of asphalt for asbestos analysis

CRB GmbH | Sample preparation of asphalt for asbestos analysis 2

CRB GmbH | Retained samples for asbestos analysis

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Laboratory X-ray fluorescence analysis

CRB GmbH | Fusion system Oxiflux

CRB GmbH | preparation of a fused bead for X-ray analysis

CRB GmbH | X-ray fluorescence spectrometer AXIOS

CRB GmbH | preparation of a pressed powder for X-ray analysis

CRB GmbH | sample changer X-ray fluorescence spectrometer AXIOS

CRB GmbH | determination of loss on ignition

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SEM-images asbestos

SEM-picture of amphibole asbestos, amosite in Promabest

SEM-picture of chrysotile asbestos in Promabest

SEM-picture of chrysotile asbestos in textiles

SEM-picture of chrysotile asbestos in cords

SEM-picture of chrysotile asbestos in asbestos bearing millboards

SEM-picture of chrysotile asbestos in magnesite-floor, xylolite

SEM-picture of amphibole asbestos, tremolite in magnesite-floor, xylolite

SEM-picture of chrysotile asbestos in leight-weight-panels, Sokalite

SEM-picture of chrysotile asbestos in vinyl floorings, floor-flex tiles

SEM-picture of chrysotile asbestos in brown-black bituminous glues

SEM-picture of chrysotile asbestos in flat gaskets, grommets

SEM-picture of chrysotile asbestos in asbestos bearing sealing masses

SEM-picture of chrysotile asbestos in cushioned vinyl

SEM-picture of chrysotile asbestos in night storage heaters

SEM-picture of amphibole asbestos, amosite in asbestos-cement, fibrous cement

SEM-picture of amphibole asbestos, amosite in sprayed asbestos, loose fill asbestos fibres

SEM-picture of amphibole asbestos, tremolite in plasters, trowlled on materials and paints

SEM-picture of amphibole asbestos, anthophyllite in talcum, steatite

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Energydispersive elementspectra of the 6 asbestos varieties chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, actinolite, tremolite, anthophyllite

EDX-spectrum of chrysotile asbestos in mineral wool bearing insolation boards

EDX-spectrum of amphibole asbestos, amosite in kieselguhr

EDX-spectrum of amphibole asbestos, tremolite in magnesite-floor, xylolite

EDX-spectrum of amphibole asbestos, actinolite in plasters, trowlled on materials and paints

EDX-spectrum of amphibole asbestos, crocidolite in asbestos-cement, fibrous cement

EDX-spectrum of amphibole asbestos, anthophyllite in plasters, trowlled on materials and paints

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SEM-images - miscellaneous

Our all favorite picture - the ant - image width 1mm

Facet eye of a badly shaved bee

Aluminum hydroxide crystals

Splicing of a fiber bundle of amphibole asbestos, amosite

Dendrites from iron-manganese oxides

Idiomorphic quartz crystal

Etched copper surface of a circuit board

Corrosion of a steel sheet

Kidney stones of calcium oxalate

Corrosion of a steel sheet

Kidney stones of calcium oxalate

Broken seed capsule of Euphorbia leuconeura

Membrane filters for dialysis

Membrane filter for dialysis

Membrane filters for dialysis

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Imaging by means of SEM - 2 series of images in different resolutions

Amphibole asbestos, tremolite in plaster - standard resolution: 654 X 522 px / file size approx. 0,35 MB

Amphibole asbestos, tremolite in plaster - low HD-resolution: 2576 x 1936 px / file size approx. 4,8 MB

Amphibole asbestos, tremolite in plaster - intermediate HD-resolution: 3232 x 2420 px / file size approx. 7,5 MB

Amphibole asbestos, tremolite in plaster - high HD-resolution: 3872 x 2904 px / file size approx. 10,7 MB

Chrysotile asbestos in brown-black bituminous glues - standard resolution: 654 X 522 px / file size approx. 0,35 MB

Chrysotile asbestos in brown-black bituminous glues - low HD-resolution: 2576 x 1936 px / file size approx. 4,8 MB

Chrysotile asbestos in brown-black bituminous glues - intermediate HD-resolution: 3232 x 2420 px / file size approx. 7,5 MB

Chrysotile asbestos in brown-black bituminous glues - high HD-resolution: 3872 x 2904 px / file size approx. 10,7 MB

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News

Mar 9, 2026

DCONex 2026 trade fair review: News from asbestos analysis and pollutant management

The CRB team attended various sessions at DCONex 2026 to learn about the latest developments in pollutant management and once again took to the stage to report on the topic of asbestos analysis. This year, our laboratory manager Dr. Stefan Pierdzig gave a presentation on geogenic asbestos, and our colleague Dr. Gunnar Ries moderated the workshop “Analysis of Amphiboles.” We summarize other important topics from this year's conference in this follow-up report. ... read more

Feb 18, 2026

Asbestos in play sand: Consumer Advice Center NRW warns of contaminated kinetic sand

Several states, including the Consumer Advice Center NRW, are now warning of asbestos in colorful play sand and decorative sand from China. Find out more about this issue here. ... read more

May 21, 2025

Asbestos in a cigarette butt: a special caper of the tobacco industry - our contribution to World No Tobacco Day

It is well known that smoking causes cancer. But did you know that some cigarettes even used to contain asbestos? You read that correctly: The same substance that is now strictly forbidden and for which there are strict rules on handling and disposal during renovation work was once in cigarette filters – as a supposed health promise! ... read more

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