Technique

Thermogravimetric analysis allows to follow weight losses of a sample as a function of temperature. It is used in numerous applications:

• desolvation / dehydration
• stability control (solvates/hydrates),
• degradation,
• loss on ignition,
• quantification, ...

Equipment

Holodiag owns a high precision thermal analyzer (Pyris 1 TGA, Perkin Elmer) which allows to work on a broad range of temperatures (sub-ambient temperatures, up to 1000 °C). Heating rates (0.1 to 50 °C/min) give flexibility and a better adjustment to experimental needs.

Moreover, the high sensitivity of the micro-balance (0.1 µg) and its precision allow the sharp detection of the most subtle phenomenon. Results can easily be correlated to complementary analyses (calorimetric or structural).

Options

Several purge gases can be used depending on the tests to be carried out (please contact us for special needs). The sample changer gives high-throughput analysis capabilities and the possibility to seal the sample pans allows the delayed analysis for air-sensitive samples (e.g.: efflorescent samples, solvates, ...). Their preparation can be performed in a glove box.

Information and cost

Should you need more details or a quotation, please contact us.