Materials Analysis Lab

TA Instruments Discovery SDT (Simultaneous DSC-TGA)

A simultaneous thermal analyzer that measures both heat flow (DSC) and weight change (TGA) of a sample in a single experiment, providing a complete thermal profile.

TA Instruments Discovery SDT (Simultaneous DSC-TGA)
Application

Application / Use

Used to study phase transitions, decomposition, oxidation, moisture content, heat capacity, and stability of materials in fields such as polymers, composites, pharmaceuticals, cement, and advanced materials.

Key Features

Key Features / Specs

  • Simultaneous DSC and TGA measurements
  • Broad temperature range (ambient to >1500 °C depending on model)
  • High sensitivity heat flow and microgram balance resolution
  • Various gas purge and atmosphere control options
  • User-friendly software with advanced kinetic analysis tools

Material

Material / Sample Type

Polymers, composites, ceramics, cementitious materials, pharmaceuticals, metals, catalysts.