TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis)

Model: SDT 650

Brief Introduction of the Instrument:

TGA stands for Thermogravimetric Analysis. It is an analytical technique used to study the thermal behavior of materials.

Technical Specification:

Temperature Range, Heating Rate, Sample Mass Capacity, Balance Sensitivity, Atmosphere Control, Sample Crucibles, Gas Flow Control

Application of the Instrument:

Determining Thermal Stability, Characterization of Polymers, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Quality Control in Manufacturing Analysis of Inorganic Materials, Environmental Studies Study of Adsorption and Desorption, Nanomaterials Research Study of Biomass and Biofuels Kinetic Analysis

Limitation of the Instrument:

Complex Sample Analysis, Limited Information, Influence of Atmosphere, Sample Size and Homogeneity, Heating Rate Effects, Calibration and Instrumentation, Reactive and Corrosive Samples,Volatile Sample Components.

Sample type and consumable needed:

Solids samples, butane torch, acetone, crucibles.

TGA, Thermogravimetric Analysis, IIT Ropar, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Ropar

Faculty In-Charge

  • Dr. Navin Gopinathan
  • Email: navin.gopinathan@iitrpr.ac.in

TAs

  • Ms. Anam
    Email: anam.21chz0002@iitrpr.ac.in
  • Ms. Himanshi
    Email: himanshi.20chz0013@iitrpr.ac.in