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What’s the difference between DSC and TGA analysis?
Thermal analysis stands as a cornerstone technique in materials characterization. As industries demand deeper insights into material behavior under varying temperature conditions, two standout methods emerge: Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). While both fall under the umbrella of thermal analysis, their applications, data collected, and results interpretation vary substantially.
TGA Analysis: A Weighty Matter
At its core, TGA analysis revolves around monitoring the weight of a sample across a specific temperature range. This technique thrives in scenarios where samples undergo characteristic decomposit...
A Beginner’s Guide to Thermogravimetric Analysis
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is a pivotal technique in the realm of thermal analysis. It provides invaluable insights into the thermal stability, composition, and decomposition kinetics of materials. By measuring the mass of a sample as it’s subjected to varying temperature ranges, TGA offers a comprehensive view of material behavior under thermal stress. For those diving into the world of materials characterization, understanding TGA is paramount.
The Essence of TGA Analysis
At its core, TGA is a method that tracks the change in mass of a sample as it’s heated or cooled in a controlled environment. This change in sample weights ...
Why use grinding aids with your hydraulic press?
A hydraulic press creates samples of bulk materials through compression. These discs and pellets can be used in X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) sample preparation to understand the material’s quality and what elements are present.
To continuously reproduce and maintain your results during XRF and ICP spectrometry, you need to focus on your sample preparation before it is used in the pressing equipment. Grinding aids can enhance the effectiveness of grinding during the pelletising process to ensure the pellet or disc sample has the right size distribution of particles.
It is important that you use the best grinding aid when you create your sample. That way you can enhance its homogeneity and decrease the likelihood of sample contamination fro...
