TGA/DSC provides complementary information about a sample's thermal behavior by combining two distinct thermal analysis procedures.
TGA calculates how much a sample's mass changes when heated and exposed to a specific environment.
The sample heat flow linked to thermal events, like the glass transition, phase shifts, or cures, is measured by DSC. A more thorough understanding of a sample's thermal characteristics can be obtained by combining TGA and DSC into a single simultaneous thermal analyzer.
Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) from METTLER TOLEDO
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TGA/DSC Analysis
METTLER TOLEDO uses a TGA balance from the global leader in weighing technology to deliver reliable TGA/DSC thermal analysis findings. This translates to the best minimum weight performance, the highest weighing accuracy and precision, a wide measurement range, position-independent weighing, and automatic internal calibration weights.
Up to 1600 °C, users can examine a broad range of sample types.
The integrated DSC heat flow sensor ensures a highly accurate and precise determination of transition temperatures alongside the simultaneous detection of thermal events like glass transitions, melting, and crystallization.
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Thermal Analysis System TGA/DSC 3+
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Combining two distinct thermal analysis methodologies provides complementary information about a sample's thermal behavior.
TGA/DSC Sample Robot
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A dependable and efficient automation solution to boost throughput and reduce operator time.
METTLER TOLEDO TGA Ultra-Microbalance
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The weight variations of a 5-gram sample are determined to be within 0.1 µg, and no other simultaneous thermal analyzer can continuously measure up to 50 million resolution points.
This implies that the user does not need to alter the weight range to measure small and large samples with the same high resolution.
DSC Heat Flow Measurement
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The distinctive MultiSTARTM sensor amplification technology is the DSC sensor's foundation. The greater measuring signal produced by the six thermocouples improves the signal-to-noise ratio. The computed or measured temperature differential calculates the heat flow using one of three sensors, including DTA and STDA.
The heat flow is calibrated and adjusted at various temperatures using approved reference materials, exactly like with specialized DSC equipment.
High Productivity Through Efficient Automation
TGA Sample Robot, the efficient and robust automation solution in thermal analysis
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Cutting-edge hardware and software automation solutions improve the productivity of the whole thermal analysis TGA/DSC workflow, allowing users to enjoy dependable, 24/7 operation.
Even if each sample requires a different technique and crucible, the sturdy sample robot's universal gripper can automatically process up to 34 samples. From the tiniest to the largest, Mettler Toledo can handle the whole selection of crucibles. After it has been programmed, TGA/DSC equipment can operate continuously around the clock.
Even more time-saving capabilities are available to users with STARe software automation solutions. Automate result assessment and tracking, execute curve comparisons, set limitations for consistent curve evaluation, and automatically submit data to material tables. Users can save significant time and effort and improve repeatability by automating the entire operation.
Start the Experiments With Just One Click™
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Users may quickly and simply launch specified procedures straight from the TGA/DSC touchscreen display using the exclusive One ClickTM feature. This makes processing routine or repeat measurements easier and faster while guaranteeing that the right approach is always used.
Future Proof Analysis with Versatile Modularity
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The thermal analysis system's modular design allows users to customize the setup to suit their requirements. Users can select what suits them best, ranging from a basic gadget to a fully automated system with a sample robot, time-saving software choices, and advanced gas analysis.
The TGA/DSC system can be easily modified to identify the evolved gases, determine sorption, or boost throughput with the automated sample robot. If the demands change, it is simple to incorporate updates and upgrades whenever a user chooses.
TGA/DSC instrument solutions' versatility and upgradeability will safeguard the investment.