Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
DSC is a technique used for investigating calorimetric events in a sample, such as crystallization/melting, polymerization,
or glass transitions. The device alters the temperature of a sample and measures the corresponding heat flow of that temperature alteration.
At
our division we have a Q1000 DSC instrument from TA instruments. This
machine uses liquid nitrogen as a cooling medium, and can operate
in a temperature range of -180°C to 550°C.