DSC
Differential scanning calorimetry is a thermoanalytical technique used to observe the physical and chemical transformation (glass transition, fusion, crystallization, polymorphism) of a given product, a polymer or a material.
DSC is used to determine the characteristic thermal transitions, study the impact of formulation and/or molecular structure on thermal transitions, achieve kinetic monitoring of the crosslinking reaction of thermosets resin or monitor the effects of ageing. Among these aims, DSC is widely used at SPECIFIC POLYMERS to measure the glass transition temperature (Tg) of synthesized polymers and materials. It is also used to measure both the fusion and crystallization temperatures of some crystalline molecules or polymers. Within the development of thermoset materials, DSC analysis helps to anticipate the curing kinetics and provide interesting information on the curing temperature, gel time or curing reaction exothermicity.
Equipment | TA Instruments Q2000 (DSC and modulated DSC), RCS90 (-80 °C to 500 °C)
Mettler Toledo DSC 3 | Autosampler and cooler Huber TC100 (-90°C to 700°C)