Thermal Analysis

Jordi Labs offers three different thermal analysis techniques to solve all of your materials characterization needs.

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Jordi offers the latest in DSC technology including both standard and modulated DSC analysis. A typical DSC experiment consists of placing the sample into an aluminum pan and heating it at a constant rate. Differences in the amount of energy required to increase the sample temperature provide insight into the material structure including both chemistry and molecular order. Parameters which are accessible by DSC include the melt point, glass transition, crystallinity and extent of curing

Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

TGA analysis is used to find the weight loss as a function of temperature and time. In the TGA experiment, the sample is weighed into a platinum weigh boat and then heated under a controlled atmosphere while measuring the weight loss as a function of temperature. Weight loss at low temperatures is often used to determine the percent residual solvent. Residual weight following heating to 1000°C is indicative of inorganic filler. The percent carbon black can also be determined through the comparison of weight loss while using different purge gases.

Thermalmechanical Analysis (TMA)

A thermomechanical analysis measures sample dimensional changes under controlled conditions.  Controlled conditions include temperature, atmosphere, time, and force.