Methods

Thermal analyses

Thermal test methods such as differential thermal analysis (DSC), thermogravimetry (TGA), thermomechanical analysis (TMA) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) are standard methods for material characterization in plastics testing. In general, these tests are used to analyze material changes as a function of temperature or time, whereby tests with controlled heating or cooling rates as well as isothermal and dynamic measurements are possible. The advantage is that comparatively little sample material or small sample sizes are required for all methods.

DSC is used to measure the change in heat flow of a material as a function of temperature or time. This method is used to determine melting points, crystallinity fractions, glass transitions, reaction enthalpies or the oxidation sensitivity of plastics.
TGA is used to determine the change in weight of a material as a function of temperature or time. In this way, filler content and, if necessary, the proportion of polymer/polymer mixtures as well as the thermal stability and degradation behavior of materials can be analyzed.
TMA is used to determine the change in the dimensions of a material as a function of temperature in a spatial direction. The method enables high-precision measurements of the linear expansion coefficient, whereby tests can be carried out with both compressive and tensile loads.
DMA is used to analyze the viscoelastic behavior of a material as a function of temperature, time and/or frequency.

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