Our analytical laboratory is equipped with two different instruments for thermal analysis: Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).

TGA is used for the quantitative determination of the compound composition in elastomer blends. It measures the mass change of a sample subjected to a temperature program.

The measurement is performed in a defined atmosphere (inert or oxidizing).DSC is used to analyze the glass transition temperature. This analysis is conducted in the negative temperature range down to -120°C using liquid nitrogen and indicates the temperature at which an elastic material becomes brittle.

Based on the decomposition temperature from TGA and the glass transition temperature from DSC, a thermal characterization of polymers and rubber materials can also be performed.