In this updated and fully revised second edition, the authors provide the newcomer and the experienced practitioner with a balanced and comprehensive insight into all important methods and aspects of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), including a sound presentation of the theoretical basis of DSC thermal analysis and temperature-modulated DSC (TMDCS). Emphasis is placed on modern evaluation techniques, instrumentation, the underlying measurement principles, metrologically correct calibrations, factors influencing the measurement process, and on the exact interpretation of the results. The information enables the research scientist, the analyst and experienced laboratory staff to choose the most suitable equipment, to apply DSC methods successfully, to interpret the measurement curve, and thus to measure key properties precisely. In addition, the new edition includes improved instrumental techniques such as Tzerotm and StepScantm, new evaluation techniques, more applications, and the latest references.

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In this fully updated and revised second edition the authors provide the newcomer and the experienced practitioner with a balanced and comprehensive insight into all important DSC methods, including a sound presentation of the theoretical basis of DSC and TMDSC measurements. Emphasis is layed on instrumentation, the underlying measurement principles, metrologically correct calibrations, factors influencing the measurement process, and on the exact interpretation of the results. The information given enables the research scientist, the analyst and experienced laboratory staff to apply DSC methods successfully and to measure respective properties correctly.

Inhalt

1 Introduction.- 2 Types of Differential Scanning Calorimeters and Modes of Operation.- 3 Theoretical Fundamentals of Differential Scanning Calorimeters.- 4 Calibration of Differential Scanning Calorimeters.- 5 DSC Curves and Further Evaluation.- 6 Applications of Differential Scanning Calorimetry.- 7 Evaluation of the Performance of a Differential Scanning Calorimeter.- Appendix 1.- Appendix 2.- References.