Principles and Applications of Thermal Analysis

Thermal Analysis techniques are used in a wide range of
disciplines, from pharmacy and foods to polymer science, materials
and glasses; in fact any field where changes in sample behaviour
are observed under controlled heating or controlled cooling
conditions. The wide range of measurements possible provide
fundamental information on the material properties of the system
under test, so thermal analysis has found increasing use both in
basic characterisation of materials and in a wide range of
applications in research, development and quality control in
industry and academia.

Principles and Applications of Thermal Analysis is
written by manufacturers and experienced users of thermal
techniques. It provides the reader with sound practical instruction
on how to use the techniques and gives an up to date account of the
principle industrial applications. By covering basic
thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC) including the new approach of Fast Scanning DSC, together
with dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA /TMA) methods, then
developing the discussion to encompass industrial applications, the
book serves as an ideal introduction to the technology for new
users. With a strong focus on practical issues and relating the
measurements to the physical behaviour of the materials under test,
the book will also serve as an important reference for experienced
analysts.