Differential Scanning Calorimetry

Stephen Collins

Benefits

Increased Sensitivity for Detecting Weak (Glass) Transitions

Eliminates baseline curvature and drift

Increased Resolution Without Loss of Sensitivity

Two heating rates (average and instantaneous)

Ability to Separate Complex Thermal Events and Transitions Into Their Heat Capacity and Kinetic Components

Ability to Measure Heat Capacity (Structure) Changes During Reactions and Under Isothermal Conditions

Downside

Slow data collection

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