Differential Scanning Calorimetry
The final state of alloys is largely defined by the phase kinetics during casting or heat treatment. By means of differential calorimetry, the team of experienced scientists can determine both the formation and solution temperatures as well as the specific corresponding energies. Apart from the basic phase detection, this analysis is a core element for the optimisation of process windows in the casting process and the heat treatment of aluminium and magnesium alloys.
Our Services
- Accredited test procedure according to specially developed proces
- Determination of phase formation temperatures and enthalpies
- Detection of low-melting impurities
- Heat capacity measurements
- Heat treatment simulation with simultaneous thermal measurement
- Optimisation of thermal process parameters for the real industrial production process
| Test Procedure | Performance Parameters | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Differential scanning calorimetry at a constant heating rate |
| Phase detection Determination of enthalpies of formation/solution |
| Heat capacity measurement | Determination by DSC signal (calibrated) or sapphire reference method | Thermodynamic optimisation of alloys, data collection for simulation |
| Simulation and measurement of freely definable temperature programmes | Any number and duration of heating/cooling and holding periods at variable heating/cooling rates | Simulation of heat treatments with simultaneous measurement of precipitation energies and temperatures |
