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Dimensional changes in solids, melts, powders or pastes due to temperature changes can be determined using dilatometry. This is based on the physical principle of material expansion according to the equation dL/Lo = E-3 with an increase in temperature. The method was originally used for quality assurance of glass, ceramic and metal products, but it can also be applied to homogeneous rocks to obtain information on the solidification process.