Materials Thermal Analysis

Q: What is the difference between DSC, TGA and STA?

DSC measures heat flow to detect melting, crystallization and glass transitions. TGA measures mass change during heating to study decomposition and composition. STA measures TGA and DSC simultaneously on one sample.

Q: What temperature ranges are available?

DSC models cover −150 °C to 600 °C, while TGA and STA systems reach up to 1500 °C.

Q: Can the TGA be connected to MS or FTIR?

Yes. The TGA integrates with MS or FTIR for real-time evolved gas analysis (EGA).

Advanced thermal analysis instruments — Differential Scanning Calorimeters, Thermal Gravimetric Analyzers and Simultaneous Thermal Analyzers — for material and polymer research from −150 °C to 1500 °C.

Differential Scanning Calorimeters

DSC

Reliable, Cost-Effective Calorimetry

DSC · −150 °C – 600 °C

Multiple heat-flow sensorsBase, high-sensitivity, corrosion-resistant & energetic-sample compatible options.
Flexible coolingWater, mechanical or liquid-nitrogen (LN₂) cooling systems.
Dual-PID temperature controlAccurate thermal curves during both heating and cooling.
Ultra-light mineral furnaceReduces heat loss; enhances thermal uniformity & efficiency. Optional high-pressure DSC to 1000 psi.

Specification	Capability
Temperature Range	−150 ~ 600 °C
Temperature Accuracy	±0.1 °C
Temperature Precision	±0.01 °C
Program Rate	0.1 ~ 200 °C/min
Calorimetric Accuracy	±0.1 %
Noise	0.5 μW

Thermal Gravimetric Analyzers

TGA

Precise Mass-Loss Analysis

TGA · UP TO 1500 °C

Precise mass-loss and decomposition analysis with a proprietary hang-down microbalance — 0.1 μg resolution and high stability with no buoyancy correction required. Seamlessly integrates with MS or FTIR for real-time evolved gas analysis (EGA).

Specification	TGA 1000	TGA 1200	TGA 1500
Temperature Range	Room ~ 1000 °C	Room ~ 1200 °C	Room ~ 1500 °C
Temperature Accuracy	±0.5 °C	±0.5 °C	±0.5 °C
Program Rate	0.1 – 300 °C/min	0.1 – 300 °C/min	0.1 – 60 °C/min
Resolution	0.1 μg	0.1 μg	0.1 μg
Measuring Range	±200 mg	±200 mg	±200 mg
Dynamic Baseline Drift	25 μg (no blank background subtraction)
Repeatability	10 μg

Simultaneous Thermal Analyzer

STA

Simultaneous TGA + DSC

STA · UP TO 1500 °C

Simultaneous measurement of TGA and DSC (DTA) for comprehensive thermal analysis — optimized for evolved gas analysis with high-resolution detection of micro-scale mass and heat changes. A micro-furnace design reduces gas buoyancy and enhances baseline stability.

Specification	STA 650	STA 1200	STA 1500
Temperature Range	−40 ~ 650 °C	Ambient ~ 1200 °C	Ambient ~ 1500 °C
Program Rate	0.1 – 100 °C/min	0.1 – 100 °C/min	0.1 – 40 °C/min
DSC Sensitivity	< 1 μW	< 4 μW	< 4 μW
TGA Range	400 mg
Thermocouple	Type K	Type R	Type R

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between DSC, TGA and STA?

DSC measures heat flow to detect melting, crystallization and glass transitions. TGA measures mass change during heating to study decomposition and composition. STA measures TGA and DSC simultaneously on one sample.

What temperature ranges are available?

DSC models cover −150 °C to 600 °C, while TGA and STA systems reach up to 1500 °C.

Can the TGA be connected to MS or FTIR?

Yes. The TGA integrates with MS or FTIR for real-time evolved gas analysis (EGA).

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