Applications of Thermal Analysis, Calorimetry, Dilatometry, and Thermophysical Properties
Find the right measurement solution for your material, industry, or application
Our applications offer solutions for characterizing materials in terms of their thermal, thermophysical, and calorific properties, phase transitions, and stability.
Select your industry, application, or measurement method to find the right analysis for your needs—from DSC to TGA and dilatometry to thermal conductivity measurement.
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Industry Solutions in Materials Analysis
Discover practical applications and measurement solutions for a wide variety of industries and materials.
Energy & Batteries
Analysis of battery materials, hydrogen systems, and energy storage devices
• Thermal Runaway
• Heat Capacity
• Material Stability
Automotive & Aviation
Material Analysis for Lightweight Construction, High-Temperature, and Cryogenic Applications
Polymers
Characterization of Aging, Recycling, and Thermomechanical Behavior
Chemistry
Analysis of Reactions, Catalysts, and Metabolic Processes
Semiconductors and Electronics
Thermal Management and Materials Analysis for Modern Electronics
• TIMs & Packaging
• Thermal Conductivity
• Wide Band Gap Materials
Metals and alloys
Investigation of Alloys, Phase Transitions, and High-Temperature Behavior
• Phase diagrams
• High-Temperature Materials
• Microstructure Analysis
Ceramics & Technical Ceramics
Analysis of Sintering Processes, Ceramic Insulators, and High-Performance Ceramics
• Sintering processes
• High-Temperature Ceramics
• Insulators
Glasses
Building Materials
Material Testing for Construction, Insulation, and Fire Protection
Pharmaceuticals, Food & Life Sciences
Analysis of Stability, Shelf Life, and Biological Materials
New Technologies
Research on Innovative Materials and Coatings
Research & Higher Education
Solutions for Basic Research and Materials Development
Typical Applications of Thermal Analysis
Find the right analysis for your specific needs—regardless of industry or material.
Applications:
- Oxidation
- Thermal decomposition
- Aging & Service Life
- Long-term stability
Applications:
- Thermal Expansion (CTE)
- Shrinkage & Sintering Behavior
- Stress & Distortion
- Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)
Applications:
- Thin film analysis
- Coatings
- Interfacial Behavior
Measurement Methods in Materials Analysis
Choose the right analytical method for your application—from calorimetric techniques to thermal conductivity measurements.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Analysis of phase transitions such as glass transition, melting, and crystallization.
Typical applications:
- Glass transition (Tg)
- Melting behavior
- Heat Capacity
Thermogravimetry (TGA)
Determination of changes in mass due to decomposition, oxidation, or evaporation.
Applications:
- Decomposition
- Oxidation
- Moisture content
Laser Flash Analysis (LFA)
Measurement of thermal diffusivity and calculation of thermal conductivity.
Applications:
- Thermal conductivity
- Thermal Conductivity
- High-Temperature Measurements
Dilatometry (DIL)
Analysis of changes in length and thermal expansion of materials.
Applications:
- CTE
- Sintering behavior
- Phase Transitions
Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA)
Combination of DSC and TGA for the simultaneous analysis of heat flow and mass.
Applications:
- Reactions
- Decomposition
- Phase Analysis
Special Methods & Couplings
Advanced analysis through integration with gas analysis or specific measurement methods.
Applications:
Applications of Materials Analysis
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