differential, high-temperature, differential scanning, high-sensitivity, with auto-sampler, DSC, vacuum-tight, heat-flow, automated, for gas
Description
Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA) combining thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) in a single instrument for comprehensive thermal and compositional characterization of materials.
Suitable for polymers, life-science materials, inorganics and general materials testing (QC, R&D, failure analysis).
Vacuum-tight design with options for defined atmospheres and coupling to evolved gas analysis systems.
Highlights
Temperature range (sample): approx. 10 °C (RT) to 1,025 °C standard; options up to 1,100 °C.
Water-cooled ceramic furnace enabling fast heating and controlled cooling.
Top-loading microbalance with 20 ng resolution and wide mass range up to 2,000 mg.
Ring sample holder design that eliminates the need for a conventional reference crucible and reduces setup time.
Interfaces for coupling to QMS, FT-IR and GC-MS via heated transfer lines for real-time evolved gas identification to ppm sensitivity (analyzer-dependent).
Optional magnetic shock absorbers to reduce external vibration influence and improve reproducibility.
High-capacity automation: Automatic Sample Changer (ASC) microplate format (two interchangeable trays, 96 positions each) and calibration/correction strip for up to 12 crucibles.
Optional piercing device for sealed crucibles to analyse volatile or unstable samples automatically before measurement.
Local color touch display for basic operation and monitoring without PC; Proteus software for full control and evaluation.
Eco Mode (software) to reduce chiller and gas consumption during idle phases; LabV-ready for integration with centralized material-intelligence platforms.
Measuring principle
Sample preparation: small sample amounts in suitable crucibles (various materials/volumes available).
Heating/cooling: controlled temperature programs (ramps, steps).
Simultaneous measurement: TGA records mass changes while DSC measures heat flow; combined data enable analysis of decomposition, oxidation/reduction, phase transitions, glass transitions, curing and heat capacities.
Evolved Gas Analysis (EGA)
Designed for coupling to QMS, FT-IR and GC-MS via heated transfer lines or heated fused-silica capillaries.
Enables correlation of mass/heat events with identified gas species during TGA/DSC experiments.
Software & Data Analysis
Proteus — instrument control, data acquisition and reporting.
AutoEvaluation — automatic detection and evaluation of TGA/DSC events (mass steps, DTG, peak temperatures, endo/exothermic signals).
Identify — searchable material-identification databases (NETZSCH libraries) with user extendable entries.
Kinetics Neo — advanced kinetic modelling for multi-step decomposition and predictive simulations.
Report generator, search engine, peak separation tools and automated specific heat capacity (cp) calculations according to standards (e.g. ASTM, DIN).
Accessories & Automation
Automatic Sample Changer (ASC) with two removable 96-sample trays (microplate format) and an additional calibration strip for up to 12 crucibles.
Piercing device for sealed crucibles to allow automated analysis of volatile samples when used with the ASC.
Wide selection of crucible materials and volumes (ensure chemical compatibility with samples).
Optional magnetic shock absorbers to minimise vibrational noise and improve reproducibility.
Technical specifications
Temperature range (sample): ≈ 10 °C (RT) to 1,025 °C standard; optional to 1,100 °C.
Balance resolution: 20 ng.
Mass range: up to ≈ 2,000 mg.
Heating/cooling rates: approx. 0.001 K/min to 300 K/min (configurable).
Fast cooling example: in N2 ≈ 12 min from 1,100 °C to 100 °C; in He ≈ 5 min to 100 °C (≈10 min to RT).
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