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Although standard DSC and TGA systems can meet most requirements, they are not suitable for more demanding applications.
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- For polymer synthesis: the instrument must be able to work with liquids, be able to mix components and, ideally, be able to control pressure for accurate simulation of actual processes.
- For vulcanization and curing: temperature and pressure are important parameters for accurate analysis of kinetics that will help to define an actual process cycle.
- For heterogeneous materials such as composites: sample size should be big enough to be representative of the material. This is especially true when both the material’s thermal transition and composition have to be measured. The ability to perform simultaneously accurate DSC and TGA measurements on the same sample is a definite benefit here.
- In polymer solutions: sol-gel transition is an important characteristic. Its measurement requires instrumentation that can handle liquids with a high enough sensitivity to detect weak transitions in dilute solutions.
- For insulating materials: accurate determination of heat capacity is an important parameter. DSCs, with their flat sensors, cannot measure heat capacity accurately, or they require tedious and frequent calibrations as instrument calibration and sample measurement have to be performed under the exact same conditions.
- Polymers may be used in harsh conditions, including exposure to reactive or corrosive environments or simply under pressure. The ability to evaluate the effects of such environments is becoming increasingly important.
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Find out about Setaram's innovative instruments that meet the most exacting requirements. |
In addition to thermal analysis systems (DSC, TGA TMA), Setaram offers a range of systems for large sample sizes featuring a three dimensional sensor (3D sensor Inside) for accurate calorimetric measurement and uncompromised heat capacity determination.
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The C80 Calorimeter has the largest sample volume (up to 10 ml). Allowing mixing and pressure control up to 600 bar, it is ideal for simulation of polymerisation. There is also a wide range of accessories for the evaluation of interactions between a polymer sample and liquid or gas.
The MicroDSCIII features a 1 ml sample volume and is ideally suited for the evaluation of polymers in solution. The MicroDSCIII's sensitivity is 10 times greater than that of standard DSC, allowing easy evaluation of dilute solutions.
The Sensys DSC has a maximum sample volume of 0.25 ml, meaning that samples are representative even for highly heterogeneous materials. The system features:
- Static pressure or controlled pressure up to 400 bar for the evaluation of polymer cure or study of the effect of pressure on the glass transition of polymers.
- Simultaneous true DSC and TGA analysis with an optional balance accessory.
- Ability to subject the sample to reactive/corrosive gases, or to controlled humidity using the Wetsys humidity generator.
- Evaluation of decomposition gases by coupling to MS or FTIR instrumentation.
- Full evaluation of insulating materials with accurate determination of heat capacity and thermal conductivity with the Mathis TCi Thermal Conductivity Analyzer.
The TSCII is another valuable instrument for characterization of polymers. Based on the thermally stimulated current technique, the instrument generates the relaxation spectrum of the polymer showing the lower temperature transitions (referred to as β, γ...) that are directly related to high frequency properties such as impact resistance. The instrument can also be used to study thermal treatments on finished products. | X |
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TGA, DTA, DSC and Simultaneous TGA-DTA, TGA-DSC from ambient to 1600°C |
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LABSYS evo- Coupling to gas analysis (FTIR, MS)
- New 3D high-precision Cp sensor
- Cp measurement within 2 % up to 1600 °C
- Calisto software
LABSYS evo offers TGA with simultaneous DTA or DSC and Cp measurement within the temperature range of ambient to 1 600 °C. The LABSYS evo features a NEW high performance top loading balance and a unique 3D high-precision (Calvet type) Cp rod. Thanks to its unique ergonomic design and market leading Calisto software the LABSYS evo offers you the most easy-to-use Thermal Analysis system with uncompromised performance.
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An innovative line of Thermal Analyzers (-120 / 830°C) with 3D-Inside technology: DSC, High Pressure DSC, Robot DSC, TG-DSC-EGA |
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The SENSYS evo offers the most precise DSC sensor together with a truly symmetrical microbalance to give YOU a combined TG-DSC system with totally unmatched performance. Additionally both measurement sensors are totally independent,so can be operated independently or simultaneously without compromising performance.
SENSYS evo can be used in various configurations:
- DSC in horizontal or vertical mode
- High Pressure DSC(up to 500 bars at 600°C)
- Robotic DSC, with 48 samples, even under pressure
- Simultaneous TG-DSC-coupling to gas analysis (BET, gas sorption, FTIR, MS)
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Reaction, isothermal and scanning calorimeter (ambient to 300°C) |
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C80Using SETARAM's exclusive 3D-Sensor calorimetric sensor, the C80 offers in-situ calorimetric measurement possibilities on mixtures, solid or liquid interactions with liquid or gas.
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Mastering High Pressure DSC & Microcalorimetry up to 1000 bars - 14,500 psi |
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HP Micro DSCSetaram sells the Gas Hydrates technology UNDER IFP's LICENCE (French Petroleum Industry) PA WO 2006/129018 A2
DSC measurement under very high pressure is of major importance for materials investigation and
processes, to study PVT properties, in different fields such as energy (Gas hydrates), food, polymers,
process safety, etc.
SETARAM's latest innovation is the Ultra High Pressure Gas Panel that allows DSC and calorimetry
measurements up to 1000 bar.
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Thermally Stimulated Currents, the solution to accessing the finest structural information |
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TSCIIThis thermal analysis method uses MOLECULAR MOBILITY to access structural information that cannot be obtained by any other technique. It also gives access to dynamic parameters (ΔH, ΔS and relaxation time ζ).
Properties measured by TSC include polymorphism, crystalline/amorphous rate, purity, glass transition, relaxation phenomena, etc.
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More Thermal Conductivity Testing in less time |
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TCiThe C-Therm Technologies TCi is truly a 'one size fits all' thermal conductivity tool. No other instrument can test solids, liquids, powders, and pastes. Within a material type, the technology has the attributes necessary as a lab tool to accelerate your research & development efforts or improve your quality control. As an added bonus, the technology can be migrated to the shop floor to gain insights into your production processes.
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An-easy-to-use Differential Scanning Calorimeter DSC (-170 to 700°C) with a 3-year warranty |
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DSC131 evoDSC131 evo: for testing, QC and academic thermal analysis
laboratories. An instrument designed from the ground up to
be robust, high performance and above all user friendly
featuring market leading intuitive CALISTO software and low operating costs.
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Controlled Humidity Generator |
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WetsysHumidity is known to have a significant influence on the stability of many materials. The controlled humidity generator WETSYS can:
- deliver a very precise level of relative humidity (RH) from 5 to 95% depending on the temperature
- be connected to other SETARAM instruments, and in particular to the SENSYS TG DSC as well as other analysis instrument (RX, GC, etc.) for studies of sorption, hydration, stability, etc.
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A fully automated Sieverts instrument for measuring gas sorption properties of materials |
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PCTPro-2000This quality instrument is specifically designed for high precision measurements over a wide range of sample sizes, pressures and temperatures
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PID controlled Cryostat for 4 to 373 K gas sorption measurements |
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CryoProThe CryoPro is coupled to the PCTPro-2000 for constant temperature measurements from liquid helium to 100°C and pressures from vacuum to 200 bar.
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Sample attachment for the PCTPro-2000 Sorption Gas Analyzer |
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MicroDoserThe MicroDoser Sample Attachment connects to the PCTPro-2000 to allow measurements on samples from only a few milligrams to gram sizes.
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Stand-alone High Pressure Mass Spectrometer for gas composition analysis from 200 bar to 10-8 mtorr |
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RGAProThe RGAPro is a residual gas analyzer designed to work with the PCTPro-2000 or any other gas process for real-time compositional analysis of a wide range of gases.
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