Differential scanning calorimeter MMC 315 Nexus®

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Product overview
NETZSCH Multiple Module Calorimeter MMC 315 Nexus® is a modular benchtop calorimeter consisting of a base unit with integrated electronics and interchangeable measurement modules. It is designed for advanced reaction calorimetry, process-safety testing and coin-cell/battery investigations on gram-size samples. Multiple calorimetric methods can be applied on a single platform to increase information yield.

Main capabilities

• Measurement of chemical reactions and reaction enthalpies
• Detection and quantification of phase changes
• Process-safety analysis including thermal runaway and worst-case scenario evaluation
• Characterization of coin-cell batteries (charge/discharge, thermal signature)
• Materials characterization for pharmaceuticals, polymers and multiphase organic/inorganic mixtures

Modular concept
The MMC 315 Nexus® base unit accepts plug-in calorimeter modules that can be used separately or simultaneously according to test needs.

• ARC® Module — adiabatic/isothermal process-safety and thermal runaway testing
• Scanning Module — high-enthalpy scanning, DSC-like analyses and constant-power tests
• Two Coin Cell Modules (High-Temperature and High-Sensitivity) — battery and life-science testing using coin-cell containers

Measurement modes

• Adiabatic mode (ARC®) with Heat-Wait-Search (HWS) for realistic thermal runaway simulation
• Isothermal mode, including isothermal charging/discharging for batteries
• Scanning mode: constant heating rate or constant power (DSC-like behavior)
• Ramp and rapid screening modes for unknown samples
• Pressure measurement capability for modules that support sealed containers

Software & data handling

• Automatic data saving during runs and persistent measurement files
• Firmware monitoring of sensors and active components with integrated safety interlocks
• Seamless integration with Proteus® analysis software and other advanced tools
• Ability to merge battery cycler data (current, voltage, power) with calorimetric heat data

Applications

• Chemical process development, reaction kinetics and safety assessment
• Energetic materials testing and screening
• Storage and transport stability studies
• Battery testing (coin cells): component screening, full-cell charge/discharge studies and combined thermal/electrical analysis
• Materials characterization for polymers, pharmaceuticals and life-science materials

Technical specifications

• Base concept: modular bench-top calorimeter with a base unit and interchangeable modules
• Temperature ranges (by module): ARC / Scanning modules: RT to 500 °C; Coin Cell modules: RT to 300 °C (High-Temperature) and RT to 200 °C (High-Sensitivity)
• Temperature readability: 0.01 K
• Heating rates: typical 0–5 K/min (module-dependent); tracking rates up to 50 K/min for some modules
• Heating modes: isothermal, constant heating rate, constant power
• Pressure capability (where supported): up to 150 bar; pressure readability 0.01 bar
• Sample containers / volumes (module-dependent): ARC module 0.1–8.5 ml (stainless steel, Inconel, Hastelloy, glass inlet); Scanning module ≈2.6 ml; Coin cell containers: typical CR2032, diameters 5–30 mm, volumes up to ≈1000 mm³, minipouch options (e.g. 25 × 30 mm), thickness 1–5 mm
• Detection / sensitivity (Coin Cell modules): detection limits down to ≈0.05 mW (high-sensitivity); sensor ranges ±4500 mW (HT) and ±350 mW (HS) depending on module
• Proteus® compatible measurement and analysis software
• Safety & modes: ARC®-style adiabatic testing (HWS), ramp screening, injection options (where supported) and pressure monitoring for sealed reactions