The Relationship Between Materials and Heat: An Introduction to Thermal Analysis
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When heat is applied to materials, various properties change. Thermal analysis is suitable for investigating such properties. Depending on the changes in the properties to be observed, different devices are used and combined as necessary. By understanding the various changes that occur when materials are subjected to heat, we can gain insights into how they will behave in practical applications. When combined with other chemical analyses, it is also possible to estimate relationships with molecular-level structures. For more details, please refer to the related materials. 【Analysis Equipment (Excerpt)】 <DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimeter)> ■ Changes observed: Heat flow (exothermic/endothermic) ■ Properties that can be determined: Melting point (freezing point), glass transition, crystallization, specific heat capacity ■ Applicable materials: Plastics, rubber, metals ■ Analysis examples: Measurement of the curing degree of thermosetting resins, measurement of the transformation temperature of shape memory alloys.
