Thermal 

  • Differential Scanning Calorimetry measures heat flow as a function of time or temperature

    • ASTM D3418; -90°C to 550°C in N2 
    • Tm, Tc, Tg, percent crystallinity, heats of fusion and crystallization, rate and degree of cure, specific heat capacity

Differential Scanning Calorimetry 

  • Thermogravimetric Analysis measures mass change as a function of time or temperature

    • ASTM E1131 up to 1000°C in N2 or air
    • Compositional analysis, thermal stability, decomposition kinetics, filler content

Thermogravimetric Analysis 

  • Thermomechanical Analysis measures dimension change as a function of time, temperature, or force

    • ASTM E831 and ISO 11359; -70°C to 1000°C
    • Coefficient of linear thermal expansion

Thermomechanical Analysis

  • Dynamic Mechanical Analysis mechanically deforms samples and measures response with respect to frequency, stress, strain, time, or temperature

    • TA Instruments ARES-G2 Rotational Rheometer - Parallel plate, torsion, 3 point bend, and films
    • Forced convection oven up to -150°C to 600°C
    • Viscoelastic properties, storage modulus, loss modulus, Tg, cross-linking, lifetime predictions

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis 

  • Thermal Conductivity measures materials ability to conduct heat

    • ASTM E1461 Thermal Diffusivity by Laser Flash

Thermal Conductivity


Rheology

Wide range of techniques for measuring flow behavior of materials

  • Melt Flow Indexer measures relative ease of flow and rate of extrusion

    • ASTM D1238 and ISO 1133 Procedures A and B
    • Melt flow rate, melt volume rate, melt density
    • Capability to measure up to 425°C

Melt Flow Indexer
  • Capillary Rheology measures shear viscosity and flow behavior
    • ASTM D3835 and ISO 11443
    • Apparent shear viscosity and melt stability as a function of time, temperature, or shear rate
    • Capability to measure up to 450°C

Capillary Rheometer
  • Solution Rheology measures polymer solution viscosity as a function of time or shear rate with a concentric cylinder

Solution Rheometer

  • Dilute Solution Viscosity  measures inherent viscosity of polymer solutions

    • ASTM D5225 - Differential pressure viscometer
    • ASTM D2857 - Glass capillary viscometer

Dilute Solution Viscosity