Thermal analysis

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Thermal analysis is a branch of materials science where the chemical and physical properties of materials are studied as they change with temperature.

Where is the technique applicable?

Thermal analysis is used to measure:

• Temperature difference: Differential thermal analysis (DTA)
• Heat difference: Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
• Mass change: Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
• Dimension: Thermomechanical analysis (TMA)
• Volume: Dilatometry (DIL)
• Mechanical stiffness & damping: Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA)

Where are thermal analysis instruments used?

Thermal analysis instruments are used in industry and academia for both routine and research purposes. A brief list of major thermal analysis fields of applications are given below:

• Pharmaceutical: Characterisation of drug substance and packaging, determination of polymorphic purity, residual solvents & moisture
• Medical & Clinical: Thermal properties & prediction of thermal stability as applied to skin,drug penetration & delivery, implants & prosthetics 
• Food: Taste, appearance, texture, stability and quality control of food products
• Polymers: Analysis of raw materials and effect of additives in thermoplastics, composite materials used in the aerospace industry
•  Metals: Composition of metal alloys and crystalline structure of the cast sample.

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