Measured variables of the thermal analysis
The development of materials and processes, the construction and operation of machines and systems and the design of buildings require knowledge of material properties.
In physics, chemistry and materials science, these properties are described by physical parameters. Some of these parameters are also the basis for process control and quality assurance in production.
Here is our selection of
Measured variables
Our measuring devices can determine the following physical measured variables
Overview of the
Chemical and physical processes
Below you will find an overview of possible processes in materials research.
1. Chemical processes:
- rusting, tarnishing, oxidation of metal, e.g. iron + oxygen → iron oxide
- combustion of fuel such as petrol or coal
- electrochemical processes in batteries
- smelting of iron in a blast furnace
- production of plastics
- solidification as a process phase of the hydration of concrete and mortar
The chemical properties of a material determine its reactivity and corrosion resistance. The physical properties of a material are characterized by its color and melting point, for example.
2. Physical processes:
- Freezing, heating, evaporation: ice → water → water vapor
- Air liquefaction
- Shape change and heating during machining and shattering
- Mixture formation in the gasoline engine
- Mixing of gases
During physical processes, substances change their external form, their state of aggregation. The state of aggregation depends on the energy state.
The identification of phase transformations or a change in mass under the influence of temperature can be observed and characterized by electrical conductivity or thermal expansion. The robust and easy-to-use LINSEIS analyzers provide exact results for all conceivable research, development and quality control tasks.
