Thermogravimetric Analyzer
Thermogravimetric analyzers (TGA) measure weight change (loss or gain) and the rate of weight change as a function of temperature, time, and atmosphere. Thermogravimetric data is critical to setting proper temperature limits for Differential Scanning Calorimetry method development. Other common usages include thermal and oxidative stability of materials, moisture and volatile contents, composition of multi-component materials, decomposition kinetics and estimated lifetime of a product, and effects of reactive or corrosive atmospheres.
About Instrument and its Applications:
Thermogravimetric analyzers (TGA) measure weight change (loss or gain) and the rate of weight change as a function of temperature, time, and atmosphere. Thermogravimetric data is critical to setting proper temperature limits for Differential Scanning Calorimetry method development. Other common usages include thermal and oxidative stability of materials, moisture and volatile contents, composition of multi-component materials, decomposition kinetics and estimated lifetime of a product, and effects of reactive or corrosive atmospheres.
TA Instruments invites you to experience the world’s finest line of Thermogravimetric Analyzers: The Discovery TGA 55, TGA 550, and TGA 5500. Discover the advanced engineering and attention to detail that provides enhancements in every aspect of TGA technology and a new level of user experience. The vertical balance design, integrated with a horizontal gas purge, delivers industry-leading sensitivity and resolution, and optimal sample-atmosphere interaction. Advanced features such as Hi-Res™ and MTGA™ provide performance and flexibility for deeper material insights.
General Information-
Make - TA Instruments
Model – Discovery
Year of Installation - 2018
Specifications-
Temperature Range: Ambient to 1000 °C
Temperature Accuracy: ±1 °C
Temperature Precision: ±0.1 °C
Heating Rate (Linear): 0.1 to 100 °C/min
Heating Rate (Ballistic): >600 °C/min
Furnace Cooling (Forced air/N2): 1000 °C to 50 °C in <12 min
Sample Weight Capacity: 1000 mg
Dynamic Weighing Range: 1000 mg
Weighing Precision: ±0.01 %

Sample Requirements-
Solid and Film Type Samples: Min 20 mg