26.04.2019 by Dr. Alexander Schindler
Smart Thermal Analysis (Part III): Automatic Evaluation of DIL and TMA Curves
AutoEvaluation by NETZSCH is an intelligent software functionality which can automatically and autonomously (not via pre-defined macro!) evaluate thermoanalytical measurement curves. This is not only helpful but also time-saving! AutoEvaluation was introduced for DSC, TGA and STA and is now available also for dL signals from Dilatometer (DIL) and Thermomechanical analyzers (TMA)!
AutoEvaluation by NETZSCH is an intelligent software functionality which can automatically and autonomously (not via pre-defined macro!) evaluate thermoanalytical measurement curves. This is not only helpful but also time-saving! AutoEvaluation was introduced for DSC, TGA and STA and is now available also for dL signals from Dilatometer (DIL) and Thermomechanical analyzers (TMA)!
AutoEvaluation for DIL/TMA offers three sub-functions for the following, frequent applications:
- Metal Melting Temperatures and EnthalpiesThe enthalpy of fusion of a substance, also known as latent heat, is a measure of the energy input, typically heat, which is necessary to convert a substance from solid to liquid state. The melting point of a substance is the temperature at which it changes state from solid (crystalline) to liquid (isotropic melt).Melting (automatic evaluation of the onset of the step of dL due to melting)
- Glass Transition/Softening (automatic evaluation of the onset of a Glass Transition TemperatureThe glass transition is one of the most important properties of amorphous and semi-crystalline materials, e.g., inorganic glasses, amorphous metals, polymers, pharmaceuticals and food ingredients, etc., and describes the temperature region where the mechanical properties of the materials change from hard and brittle to more soft, deformable or rubbery.glass transition and the maximum of dL during softening)
- SinteringSintering is a production process for forming a mechanically strong body out of a ceramic or metallic powder. Sintering Steps (automatic evaluation of significant dL steps due to SinteringSintering is a production process for forming a mechanically strong body out of a ceramic or metallic powder. sintering of a sample)
Watch our video showing AutoEvaluation for DIL and TMA:
Once again, AutoEvaluation makes thermal analysis smarter!
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