Thermal Analysis Articles

Best Practices for TGA Calibration: A Pro Guide

A proper TGA calibration is one of the most critical procedures in a materials lab. While the TGA is an absolute workhorse for analyzing polymers and compounds, its data is unreliable if the…


TGA vs LOD: Which Analysis Is Right for You?

Having a clear picture of what your materials are made of and how they behave under heat is foundational to creating a quality product. For this, two well-known methods are Thermogravimetric Analysis…


How to Choose a TGA: A Practical Guide

Let's be direct about selecting a major piece of lab equipment: it can be a needlessly complicated process. You know a Thermogravimetric Analyzer is fundamental for understanding your materials, but…


DSC vs TGA: A Complete Guide to the Difference

In materials work, getting the details right is fundamental to success. We've seen firsthand that a deep knowledge of thermal analysis is essential for innovation and quality control.  For…


TGA Sample Preparation: A Complete Guide

From our perspective, a successful TGA analysis doesn't come down to just the instrument. It’s about the crucial steps taken before the analysis even begins. We have consistently seen that the most…


How to Interpret a TGA Curve: An Expert Guide

It's a common challenge: obtaining a clean TGA curve is one thing, but the interpretation of a TGA curve and what it really means for your materials is another task entirely. You receive a graph with…


What is Thermal Analysis? A Complete Guide

Making assumptions about material behavior is a significant business risk in a competitive market. Product performance and reliability are not just engineering goals; they are cornerstones of a…