Thermal analyzer for thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry

The instrument can perform simultaneous DSC/TGA analysis with horizontal dual-beam design. The adjustable temperature program heats the sample up to maximum temperature of 1500ºC. During heating, we observe the decomposition processes by weight change (TGA), accompanied by monitoring the heat flow into/out of the sample relative to the reference material (DSC).

TGA analysis measures the mass of a sample in a controlled environment at increasing temperature or during cooling. This information can be used to determine the thermal stability of the material.

DSC curves provide information about the exothermic and endothermic processes occurring in the material during physical transitions. These transitions include crystallization, melting, glass transition, oxidation, evaporation/volatilization, etc.

It is also possible to determine the heats of transition (enthalpy).

What information you can obtain?

  • thermal stability of the sample
  • thermal decomposition, pyrolysis
  • information about temperature-dependent transitions such as crystallization, melting, evaporation, oxidation and others

What samples can be measured?

  • liquid or solid samples in form of powders or small particles

Measurement specifications:

  • possible gases for measuring are technic air or nitrogen with standard flow of 100ml/min
  • temperature range from ambient to 1500 ºC
  • heating rate from 0,1 to 100 °C/min
  • maximum sample weight is 100mg
  • sample crucibles 90µl made from alumina (up to 1500°C) or aluminum (max 600°C)