TA Instruments Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA Q500)
Key Features:
- Dual range microbalance (0-200 mg and 0-1 gram) with autoswitching
- Vertical balance design with a horizontal gas purge
- Automated pan loading and furnace movement
- Software controlled, dual mass flow controllers with automated gas switching
- Full VGA color touch screen display for convenient operator control and monitoring of instrument status
Typical Applications:
- Detects weight loss as a function of temperature change for a variety of materials, including homopolymers, copolymers, low molecular weight compounds
- Measures thermal stability and heat resistance of homopolymers, copolymers, low molecular weight compounds
- Determines the moisture content of polymers and related materials and the amount of volatiles in elastomer systems
- Routine analyses between ambient and 550°C with capability to perform studies up to 1000°C. Equipped with a 16-chamber auto-sampling platform
