Thermal Processing & Analysis

Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) & Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) – TA Instruments SDT Q600

The TA Instruments DSC SDT Q600 Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) & Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) provides simultaneous measurement of weight change (TGA) and true differential heat flow (DSC) on the same sample from ambient to 1300˚C.

Features

  • Sample capacity: 200 mg (350 mg including sample holder)
  • Balance sensitivity: 0.1 µg
  • Calorimetric accuracy: ±2% (based on metal standards)
  • Furnace type bifilar wound
  • Temperature range: up to 1300 ºC
  • Platinum thermocouple
  • Heating rate: 80 ºC/min for < 1000 ºC; 20 ºC/min for 1000-1300 ºC
  • Furnace cooling forced air: 1300 ºC to 50 ºC in ~30 min
  • Sample pans: 110 µL Pt, 90 µL Al2O3
  • New Al2O3 sample pans for sale

Location

Materials Characterization Laboratory
Furnas Hall room #109/110
University at Buffalo North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260

Fees

Category B Rates

  • Internal Academic: $10 per hour
  • External Academic: $18 per hour
  • Industry: $40 per hour
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For general inquiries, contact:

Donald J. Goralski
Director, Shared Instrumentation Laboratories
(716) 645-5151

For technical inquiries, contact:

Zongmin (Shirley) Bei, PhD
Senior Research Support Specialist
Shared Instrumentation Laboratories (716) 645-5165