Thermal Analysis and Thermal Testing
Explore some of our Methods
Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) are used to measure the amount of heat released or absorbed by a material as a function of temperature.
Applications
- Determination of Glass Transition Temperatures
- Melting Enthalpies
- Degree of Crystallinity
- Heat Capacity
- Decomposition Point
Thermogravimetry
In Thermogravimetry (TGA), the mass change of a substance or a mixture of substances is measured as a function of temperature and time.
Applications
- Determination of the weight change of a material during temperature increase due to evaporation, decomposition, reduction, or oxidation
- Determination of Material Components in Mixtures
Vicat Softening Temperature
The heat deflection temperature and softening temperature are a measure of the thermal resistance of plastics. The temperature at a specified flexural stress or at a defined softening of the material is measured.
Applications
- The measured values provide insights into the practical continuous service temperature limit of thermoplastic materials.