Certified reference materials provide a convenient way to validate the weight loss performance of TGA or SDT apparatus.

Instrument Calendar:

• TA-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