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Applications

• Record changes in specific heat capacity and latent heat by Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) that indicate changes in amorphous and crystalline structures.
• Detailed analysis of time-dependent mechanical properties, especially those associated with emulsion stability, coating application characteristics and post-application flow by Rheology, DSC provides a quick analysis of the final coating, during and after cure.
• Study the Sintering behaviour of clays for the production of ceramics. The sintering behavior of clay minerals was studied with the double beam Optical Dilatometer. Also, it is widely used in the experimental study of deformations and state of tension in traditional ceramic Materials.
• Glass Transition (Tg) and Viscoelastic Properties by DSC, the mechanical properties of paints and coatings can be largely understood in terms of the viscoelastic behavior of polymers. DSC is used to assess the Tg of both the formulation components and the final, applied product.
• Watching Paint Dry, Moisture Sorption analysis is an established technique for determining the effect on materials of exposure to controlled conditions of temperature and relative humidity (RH). Isotherm and Isohum experiments are the most common analyses.

Highlight of the Product Offering

Differential Scanning Calorimeters

• TA Instruments’ DSCs incorporating TzeroTM Technology. This development involves more than just an improved DSC cell with better baseline stability. It utilizes a new measurement principle and an additional element on the DSC sensor that together provide compensation for known intrinsic instrument distortion of the DSC signal
• With the virtual elimination of the latter, it is now possible to measure specific heat capacity directly in a single scan, and to achieve greater sensitivity and accuracy than ever before. Tzero Technology also reduces analysis time, especially for Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimetry (MDSC) measurements.

• TA Instruments introduced the new Discovery X3 Differential Scanning Calorimeter featuring a multi-sample cell that delivers high quality heat flow data for up to three samples simultaneously.

Vapor Sorption Analyzer

• TA Instruments Q5000 SA for monitoring the drying of latex paints.
• The Q5000 SA represents the state-of-the-art in moisture sorption analyzers. Its design integrates the latest high sensitivity, temperature controlled thermobalance with an innovative humidity generation system, advanced autosampler with sealed-pan punching, and excellent software.

Optical Dilatometers

• Optical dilatometry is an innovative and versatile technique capable of measuring, without sample contact, dimensional changes in the sub-micro range and beyond the softening point into the melt, accurately reproducing real industrial firing cycle conditions. Contactless dilatometry is the most accurate and precise expansion measurements and sintering studies.