What is thermal analysis (TA?) | TA explained

Thermal analysis or TA refers to a variety of techniques used to measure the change in a material behavior as a function of time or temperature, either when heated, cooled, or kept at constant temperature. The sample sizes are usually in the mg range and the material changes detected are extremely small.
Examples of material behaviors that are monitored are sample weight, viscosity, temperature changes and sample size. These measurable changes are plotted on an output graph and the characteristics of these graphs give you precise information on fundamental material properties like melting point, glass transition and crystallization temperature. From this you can determine a material’s fundamental characteristics and composition and predict how the material will behave in each application.
TA technique commonly used in research and development, and quality control in many industries including polymer, pharmaceutical, food, electronics, battery materials, ceramics, and metals.
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