Differential Scanning Calorimeter
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Abrasion Testing
Accelerated Life Testing
Chemistry Laboratory
Computer Modeling
Salt Spray Testing
Density
Electrical Properties
Electron Microscopy
Experimental Foundry
Failure Analysis
Hardness Laboratory
Heat Treatment Studies
Light Microscopy
Lubrication Testing
Machine Shop
Materials Databases
Mechanical Testing
Metallography
Paint & Coatings
Product Testing
Rolling Mill
Thermal Testing
HEAT TREATMENT STUDIES
The following list provides an overview of Touchstone’s capabilities in heat treatment:
- Autoclave
- Continuous Annealing Furnace
- Controlled Atmosphere Furnaces
- Cryogenic Thermal Treatment
- Differential Scanning Calorimeter
- Foundry (Ingot / Re-Melt Furnace)
- Hot Microhardness Tester
- Mechanical Testing at Elevated and Cryogenic Temperatures
- Ovens
- Quartz Lamp Furnaces
- Resistance Furnaces
- SEM with Hot Stage
- Tube Furnaces
- Vacuum Evaporator
Differential Scanning Calorimeter
Differential scanning calorimetry is used to study changes in enthalpy as a material is heated. It determines the temperatures of thermal events, such as the following, to be accurately determined.
- Glass transition temperatures of polymers
- Melting points
- Phase transformations
- Curie point transitions
- Reactions (including decomposition, devolatilization, crosslinking, etc.)
The heat liberated or consumed during these events, such as heat of fusion and heats of reaction, can also be accurately determined, as can specific heat capacity. These parameters are very useful in the design of heat treatment schedules as well as insulation/heating power requirements for processes.
Touchstone’s Perkin Elmer differential scanning calorimeter can be run under inert or oxidizing atmospheres at ambient pressure. Its upper temperature limit is 727 deg C.