Concept

Thermal analysis

Summary
Thermal analysis is a branch of materials science where the properties of materials are studied as they change with temperature. Several methods are commonly used – these are distinguished from one another by the property which is measured:
  • Dielectric thermal analysis: dielectric permittivity and loss factor
  • Differential thermal analysis: temperature difference versus temperature or time
  • Differential scanning calorimetry: heat flow changes versus temperature or time
  • Dilatometry: volume changes with temperature change
  • Dynamic mechanical analysis: measures storage modulus (stiffness) and loss modulus (damping) versus temperature, time and frequency
  • Evolved gas analysis: analysis of gases evolved during heating of a material, usually decomposition products
  • Isothermal titration calorimetry
  • Isothermal microcalorimetry
  • Laser flash analysis: thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity
  • Thermogravimetric analysis: mass change versus temperature or time
  • Thermomechanica
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