Core lab Details

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) are complementary analytical techniques used to characterize the thermal behavior and stability of materials. DSC measures heat flow associated with physical and chemical transitions as a sample is heated, cooled, or held at a constant temperature. It enables the determination of melting points, crystallization temperatures, glass transition temperatures, and reaction enthalpies. TGA measures changes in sample mass as a function of temperature or time under controlled atmospheric conditions, providing information about thermal decomposition, moisture content, volatile substances, oxidation, and residual material. Together, DSC and TGA provide comprehensive thermal characterization and are widely used in polymers, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, composites, nanomaterials, and advanced materials research.

Capabilities

  • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

  • Glass transition temperature (Tg) determination

  • Melting and crystallization temperature analysis

  • Heat flow and enthalpy measurements

  • Thermal stability and decomposition analysis

  • Weight loss and residual mass determination

  • Moisture and volatile content evaluation

  • Oxidation and thermal degradation studies

  • Phase transition and thermal behavior characterization

  • Applications: Polymers, plastics, composites, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, coatings, nanomaterials, and organic materials

Facilities

  • Equipment: Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)

  • Manufacturer: NETZCH TG-DSC1600C

  • Model: TG-DSC1600C

  • Computer-controlled thermal analysis systems

  • Programmable heating and cooling temperature profiles

  • Heat flow measurement for thermal transition analysis (DSC)

  • High-sensitivity mass change measurement (TGA)

  • Controlled atmosphere analysis using compatible purge gases

  • Automated thermal data acquisition and processing

  • Software-assisted evaluation of thermal transitions and decomposition behavior

  • Thermal stability, enthalpy, and mass loss characterization

 

Location                                                            Equipment In-charge

Core Research Facilities                                   Name: Ms. Gadeer Alonizan

Building 15 LAB# 2205                                     Phone: 860-5356

                                                                              E-mail: gadeer.onizan@kfupm.edu.sa