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This is the lecture material posted on YouTube ~Rheology: Basic Edition 1~. It is available for free download, so please feel free to make use of it.

We would like to introduce a YouTube course on rheology from TA Instruments, the world leader in viscoelasticity. What is rheology, anyway? Even if you mention viscoelasticity, it doesn't really resonate with me... There are too many measurement modes; which one should I use... Can someone help me? We are offering a groundbreaking tool to solve these questions for free. We are also providing lecture materials for free on the Ipros site, so please make use of them.

This is the lecture material posted on YouTube ~DSC Basic Edition 1~. It is available for free download, so please feel free to make use of it.

We would like to introduce a YouTube course on DSC from TA Instruments, the world leader in thermal analysis. What can you learn from DSC? How should you analyze the graphs? The graphs are different between the first and second measurements... why is that? We are offering a groundbreaking tool to solve these questions for free. Lecture materials are also available for free on the Ipros site, so please make use of them.

World leader in thermal analysis, calorimetry, and rheology / Comprehensive catalog of TA Instruments.

Tokyo Lab / Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Osaka Lab / Nishi Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka We have a lab equipped with thermal analysis, calorimetry, and viscoelasticity measurement, among others. We are always ready to accept samples for measurement, so please feel free to contact us.

As an evaluation method for self-discharge, it is a very sensitive technique. It allows for various assessments regarding battery performance, stability, and compatibility of constituent materials.

【Features】 ■ Up to 4 calorimeters can be mounted in 4 calorimeter positions ■ Calorimeters can be utilized in various configurations such as size and sensitivity ■ Up to 8 independent accessories can be controlled ■ New voltage I/O module for independent probe/source interface 【Specifications】 [Thermostat] ■ Heat transfer medium: Oil ■ Number of calorimeters: 4 ■ Temperature range: 4 to 150 ℃ ■ Accuracy: < ± 0.1 ℃ ■ Long-term stability: < ± 100 μ ℃/24h ■ Scan speed: ≤ ± 2 ℃/h

For the evaluation of reactions of various substances.

The microcalorimeter does not destroy or invade the sample at all. It requires almost no prior adjustment of the sample, and the analysis is not limited by the physical state of the sample. It can be examined in solid, liquid, or gas form. Additionally, there is no requirement for the sample to possess specific characteristics, as is the case with measurements like FTIR, UV-Vis, or NMR. It directly and continuously measures the process of the subject. Unlike other analytical methods that provide fragmented data, it continuously provides real-time data as the process progresses.

How about one for the lab? Introducing the Discovery DSC series, the world's most outstanding and highly versatile differential scanning calorimeter.

Features and Benefits - Patented new Fusion CellTM technology Unmatched performance in baseline flatness, sensitivity, resolution, reproducibility, and reliability - Innovative "app format" touchscreen Enhanced operability with easy One-Touch-AwayTM functionality, making data acquisition easier than ever - Reliable linear autosampler with 54 programmable tray positions 24-hour operation, flexible measurement programming, and automatic calibration routines available - Modulated DSC (MDSC) Most efficiently separates complex thermal events, improving data interpretation reliability - Wide temperature range with electric cooling options Eliminates the running costs of liquid nitrogen and enables long-term continuous operation using an autosampler - Tzero press and pan Allows for quick, simple, and highly reproducible sample preparation

The world's most advanced differential thermal-thermogravimetric simultaneous analysis device, Discovery SDT 650. All technical aspects have been improved.

Specifications Temperature range: Room temperature to 1500 °C Temperature accuracy: ±0.5 °C Heating rate (linear): 0.1 to 100 °C/min Accuracy/precision of heat measurement: ±2 % (based on standard metals) Heat capacity accuracy: ±5 % Maximum sample weight: 200 mg Weight accuracy: ±0.5 % Weight precision: ±0.1 % Weight baseline drift: <50 μg up to 1000 °C and <50 μg from 1000 to 1500 °C Vacuum: 50 μTorr

Accurate, precise, and versatile DMA measurements are possible! An ideal viscoelastic measurement device for high-rigidity materials.

■Load range: 0.1 mN to 18 N ■Displacement range: 25 mm ■Resolution: 0.1 nm ■Temperature range: -160°C to 600°C ■Cooling system: Air cooling system (ACS), controls up to -100°C without liquid nitrogen ■Control functions: DirectStrain, intelligent auto-range adjustment ■Software: TRIOS software ■Touchscreen: App-style touchscreen

Patented measurement technology adopted! A rheometer that improves the analysis of rheological properties.

【Other Features】 ■ True Position Sensor (patent pending) ■ Nano Torque Motor Control ■ Excellent stress, strain, and strain rate control ■ Direct strain vibration ■ Thrust dual radial bearing design ■ Ultra-low compliance integrated molded housing ■ Heat-resistant and vibration-proof electronics design ■ Smart Swap geometry (patented) ■ Original Smart Swap temperature control system ■ Superior Peltier technology ■ Heat spreader technology (patented) ■ Active temperature control (patented) ■ Color display ■ Intuitive touch keypad ■ Traceable torque calibration (patented)

Independent measurement of stress and strain is possible! Introducing the rotational viscoelastic measurement device/reometer ARES-G2, equipped with excellent features.

【Other Features】 ■ Highest reliability as a rheometer ■ Patented active temperature control ■ Advanced accessories ■ TRIOS software providing highly flexible testing ■ Large amplitude oscillatory shear measurement (LAOS), Fourier transform (FT), rheological analysis software package ■ New orthogonal superposition (OSP) and two-dimensional small amplitude oscillatory shear (2D-SAOS) technology ■ New DMA mode for measuring solids under bending, tension, and compression

Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) measuring device capable of handling a wide range of applications from research and development to quality control.

【Main Specifications】 ■ Minimum Load: 0.0005N ■ Maximum Load: 35N ■ Load Resolution: 0.00001N ■ Dynamic Displacement Range: 10.00005 to 11.5mm ■ Displacement Resolution: 1nm ■ Elasticity Range: 103 to 3×10^12 ■ Elasticity Accuracy: ±1%

We have integrated the latest fatigue testing based on decades of proven results with world-leading dynamic mechanical analysis technology into a highly versatile testing platform.

Measurement capabilities offered by TA Instruments ☆ Thermal analysis / glass transition, crystallization, thermogravimetric analysis, curing reactions, expansion rate, thermal conductivity, shrinkage rate, effects of moisture, etc. ☆ Viscoelastic measurements (rheology, rheometers) / viscoelasticity, elastic modulus, viscosity, stress relaxation, creep, master curves, residual strain, molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, etc. ☆ Microcalorimetry / intermolecular interactions, crystallization, amorphousness, aggregation/precipitation, dispersibility, solubility, compatibility, wettability, stability, adsorption, etc.

Equipped with a high-precision displacement gauge, this material testing device features a linear motor from Bose.

Main Test Applications ■ Biomaterials ■ Medical Components ■ Electronic Materials ■ Elastomers ■ Fibers, Thin Films, Films ■ Small Parts ■ Biological Tissue Related ■ Food and Gel Systems (Rheology)

Optical expansion measurement is an innovative and multifunctional technology that can measure expansion changes without coming into contact with the sample, not only at the softening point but also up to the melting point!

■Specifications■ <DIL806 Non-contact Optical Thermal Expansion Measurement Device> Sample Length: 0.1–30 mm / Sample Height: 2–10 mm Dimension Change Resolution: 50 nm / Measurement Range: 29 mm Temperature Range: -170–700 ℃, Room Temperature–900 ℃, Room Temperature–1400 ℃ Atmosphere: Vacuum, Inert, Air <ODP 868 Optical Thermal Expansion Measurement Platform> Temperature Range: RT – 1,650 ℃ / Temperature Resolution: 0.2 ℃ / Heating Rate: 0.1 – 100 ℃/min Resolution: 3 ppm (when using ISO standard samples) / Sample Size: Maximum 85 mm Atmosphere: Air, Oxidizing, Reducing, Semi-inert <HM867 Heating Microscope> Number of Samples: 1 to a maximum of 8 (depending on sample size and operating mode) Temperature Range Room Temperature: – 1600 °C / Temperature Resolution: 0.2 °C Heating Rate: 0.1 – 80 °C/min, in Flash Mode 200 °C/sec Resolution: 5 ppm (standard sample) Sample Size: Maximum 19 mm (depending on operating mode) Atmosphere: Air, Oxidizing, Reducing, Semi-inert

Heating microscope system for demanding research and development and manufacturing technology labs.

【Specifications ※Excerpt】 ■ Optical Measurement System: The optical bench with an optical measurement system is equipped with an HD camera and features fully automatic focus. ■ Operating Mode: Heated Microscope ■ International Standards: ASTM D1857, CEN/TR 15404, BS 1016:Part 15, CEN/TS15370-1, DIN 51730, IS 12891, ISO 540, NF M03-048 ■ Sample Displacement: Two-dimensional ■ Number of Samples: 1 to a maximum of 8 (depending on sample size and operating mode) ■ Temperature Range: Room temperature – 1600 °C ■ Temperature Resolution: 0.2 °C ■ Heating Rate: 0.1 – 80 °C/min; in flash mode, 200 °C/sec ■ Resolution: 5 ppm (standard sample) ■ Sample Dimensions: Up to 19 mm (depending on operating mode)

Ideal for the characterization of high-speed communication 5G-compatible materials and films!

Which device should be used for the evaluation of the sample's characteristics? Please feel free to consult with us. We can conduct demo measurements at any time.

We will introduce examples of film analysis. We also include features of the equipment used for characteristic evaluation.

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A clear explanation of thermal property analysis using DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry), DMA (Dynamic Mechanical Analysis), and other methods. An introduction to various devices is also included.

【Discovery Series】 "DSC" Measures temperature transitions in materials along with related temperature and heat flow. Equipped with patented Fusion Cell technology, it offers excellent performance in baseline stability, sensitivity, resolution, reproducibility, and reliability. "DMA" The new DMA850 provides superior deformation control and faster dynamic response, making it the best DMA in the series' history due to enhanced ease of use. "Hybrid Rheometer" Improves various performance and specifications, achieving accurate strain, strain rate, stress control, and normal force, and features our innovative patented Smart Swap geometry and Smart Swap temperature control system.

Application Introduction / Vibration Absorption and Viscoelastic Properties of Polyolefin-based Materials - Measurement and Control of Residual Solvent Levels in the Wire Coating Process

◆Dynamic Mechanical Analysis Device Discovery DMA Equipped with innovative technology in force and displacement measurement, temperature control and accuracy, device rigidity, and ease of use. ◆Thermogravimetric Analysis Device Discovery TGA Enhanced various aspects of TGA technology through advanced engineering and attention to detail. ◆Thermomechanical Analysis Device Discovery TMA Modulated TMA, dynamic TMA, and advanced testing modes for creep and stress relaxation expand functionality and provide valuable information about the mechanical behavior of materials.

This is an introduction to a case study of insulation material analysis by a specialist in analysis. This time, we will present a measurement case using a thermal conductivity measurement device.

This time, TA Instruments introduces a thermal conductivity measurement device called "FOX." In this article, we will present a case study on the anisotropic evaluation of the R-value (thermal resistance value) of insulation boards as an analysis related to insulation materials. ◆ Anisotropic Evaluation of the R-value (Thermal Resistance Value) of Insulation Boards Insulation boards are materials used in various places, such as the walls of houses. In fact, the insulation effect of these boards changes when the board is laid horizontally compared to when it is stood vertically. Our thermal conductivity measurement device, FOX, shows the thermal resistance values of the insulation board when laid flat and when stood upright.

This is an introduction to case studies of pharmaceutical analysis by a specialist in analysis. This time, we will look at the pharmacokinetics of suppositories and the viscoelastic measurement of hair wax.

TA Instruments handles a viscoelastic measurement device called a "rheometer." In this article, we will introduce examples of viscoelastic measurements of familiar pharmaceutical cosmetics, specifically suppositories and hair wax, along with an easy-to-understand model of the measurement process. ◆ Softening Behavior of Suppositories in the Body For suppositories that are injected and used within the body, the viscoelasticity at storage temperature and body temperature greatly affects product performance. Therefore, we conducted temperature-dependent viscoelasticity measurements on two types of suppository samples. ◆ Application Feel of Hair Wax and Creep Recovery Test It is common to see a wide variety of hair waxes displayed, catering to different hair types and desired hairstyles. When you pick them up, each has a different feel, suggesting variations in viscoelasticity. Using a rheometer, we can quantitatively evaluate basic viscoelastic indicators such as elasticity and viscosity. Additionally, as introduced below, we can assess the stretchability and holding power of hair wax through a measurement mode that simulates the application process on hair (creep recovery test).

Various measurement modes! High-sensitivity mechanical analysis is possible over a wide temperature range.

- Non-contact, frictionless motors transmit loads from 0.001 to 2N, allowing for a wide range of sample measurements from soft compressible elastomers to hard composites. - A wide range of high-resolution measurement transducers achieve accurate dimensional change measurements with a resolution of 15nm over a sample length of up to 26mm and a measurement range of ±2.5mm. - Advanced test modes such as modulated (temperature modulated) TMA, dynamic TMA, creep, and stress relaxation extend functionality and provide users with even more valuable information about the mechanical behavior of materials. - The mechanical cooling accessory (MCA70) enables cooling control down to -70°C without the cost and hassle of liquid nitrogen. - Excellent TRIOS software. - A new innovative app-style touchscreen.

With the patented balance system, pure real-time weight data acquisition is now possible!

【Specifications】 ■Model Number: TGA 55 / TGA 550 / TGA 5500 ■Temperature Range: Room Temperature to 1000℃ / Room Temperature to 1000℃ / Room Temperature to 1200℃ ■Temperature Accuracy: ±1℃ ■Temperature Precision: ±0.1℃ ■Heating Rate (Linear): 0.1 to 100℃/min / 0.1 to 100℃/min / 0.1 to 500℃/min ■Heating Rate (High Speed): > 600℃/min / > 600℃/min / >1600℃/min ■Furnace Cooling: 1000℃ to 50℃, within 12 minutes / 1000℃ to 50℃, within 12 minutes / 1200℃ to 35℃, within 10 minutes ■Maximum Sample Weight: 1000mg ■Dynamic Range: 1000mg ■Weight Accuracy: ±0.01% ■Resolution: 0.1µg / 0.1µg / <0.1µg ■Baseline Drift (Room Temperature to 1000℃): <25µg / <25µg / <10µg ■Vacuum: 50µTorr (EGA Furnace) / 50µTorr (EGA Furnace) / 50µTorr *The comprehensive catalog can be downloaded from this page. Individual product catalogs are only available with the cover, so if you would like the complete version, please contact our sales representative.

To successfully measure DSC, it is important to choose the appropriate pan and lid according to the sample and purpose!

<Selection of Pans for Measurement> TA Instruments offers a variety of pans suitable for diverse experiments. You can choose the material and shape of the pan according to measurement conditions and sample characteristics, such as measurement temperature range, pressure range, and the composition or reactivity of the sample. ☆ Aluminum pans have high thermal conductivity, are inert, and are low-cost. They are the most commonly used. For measurements below 600°C, if the sample does not react with aluminum, we recommend starting with aluminum pans. ☆ For measurements above 600°C, pans made of copper, gold, platinum, or graphite can be used. The choice of pan material can be determined based on the reactivity with the sample and measurement atmosphere. ☆ The Tzero series improves resolution, sensitivity, enthalpy, and heat capacity reproducibility due to its excellent bottom flatness. ☆ The Standard series is suitable for general measurements, balancing performance and cost.