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Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

The Differential scanning calorimetry or Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) is a very widely used method for determining transformation temperatures and enthalpy changes of solids and liquids under controlled temperature changes.

The functional principle is the measurement of the heat flow between the sample and a reference.
This is done via a defined heat conduction path.
The heat flow is recorded as a function of an external temperature change.

Our many years of experience have enabled us to develop a range of differential calorimeters – the Linseis Chip-DSC 1, Chip-DSC 10, Chip-DSC 100, DSC PT 1000 and DSC PT1600 – to meet every requirement in research/development and quality control in a temperature range from -180°C to 1750°C and under pressure of up to 150 bar.

The analyzer is used for the characterization of polymers, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs as well as organic and inorganic substances.Properties to be measured include:
  • Tg – Glass point
  • Melting point Crystallization
  • Phase transformation
  • Curing (hardening)
  • Curing kinetics
  • Thermal stability and oxidation stability
  • Ageing processes
  • Purities
  • Specific heat (Cp)
  • Thermochromism