Principles and Applications of Thermal Analysis

Thermal Analysis techniques are used in a wide range ofdisciplines, from pharmacy and foods to polymer science, materialsand glasses; in fact any field where changes in sample behaviourare observed under controlled heating or controlled coolingconditions. The wide range of measurements possible providefundamental information on the material properties of the systemunder test, so thermal analysis has found increasing use both inbasic characterisation of materials and in a wide range ofapplications in research, development and quality control inindustry and academia.Principles and Applications of Thermal Analysis iswritten by manufacturers and experienced users of thermaltechniques. It provides the reader with sound practical instructionon how to use the techniques and gives an up to date account of theprinciple industrial applications. By covering basicthermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) including the new approach of Fast Scanning DSC, togetherwith dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA /TMA) methods, thendeveloping the discussion to encompass industrial applications, thebook serves as an ideal introduction to the technology for newusers. With a strong focus on practical issues and relating themeasurements to the physical behaviour of the materials under test,the book will also serve as an important reference for experiencedanalysts.