Instrument: TA Instruments SDT 650 Simultaneous DSC/TGA

With the Simultaneous Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Thermogravimetric Analyzer, the weight change and heat flow of the materials are simultaneously measured as a function of temperature or time. Thus, the thermal stability of materials, polymer-polymer or polymer-additive interactions, moisture in the material and the ratios of volatile components or additives are determined.

Specifications

• Temperature Range: 25 ºC - 1500 ºC
• Weight Accuracy: 0.1 µg
• Heating Rate: 0.1 - 100 ºC/min.
• Calorimetric Accuracy: ±2% (with metal standards)
• Calorimetric Accuracy: ±2% (with metal standards)
• Dynamic Temperature Accuracy: ±0.5°C
• Isothermal Temperature Accuracy: ±0.1°C

Sample Requirements

• Solid materials (preferably in powder form).
• Sample weight: about 200mg

Applications

• Glassy Transition/Melting/Crystallization/Deterioration Temperature
• Phase change
• Mass loss
• Cp (Heat capacity) measurement between 200-1500°C