Course Contents

Introduction, types of thermal analytical techniques. Thermogravimetric Analysis Introduction, thermogram, equipment, features of a good thermobalance, chevenard balance, aminco balance, instrumental factors, characteristics of sample, applications. Differential thermal Analysis Introduction, principles, equipment and operation, instrumental factors, reference material, characteristics of sample, factors affecting the results of DTA analysis, applications. Differential Scanning Calorimetry Introduction, Principle, instrument for DSC, heat flux DSC, Experimental and Instrumental factors, applications. Thermometric Titrations Theory, instrumentation and working, applications. Thermogravimetry, differential thermal analysis, differential scanning, Calorimetry, thermo-Mechanical Analysis.

Course Synopsis

This course is relevant for researchers. A theoretical background together with a practical approach on thermal methods used for characterizing substances is given. The course will deal with thermal analysis with focus on Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermal Gravimetry (TG) and Differential Thermal Analysis and Thermometric Titrations.

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to: - understand the principles of thermoanalytical techniques i.e, Thermogravimetric analysis, Differential Thermal Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Thermometric Titrations. take into account factors, which have effect on thermal measurements apply thermoanalytical methods, choose the experimental conditions for the measurements, combine different thermoanalytical techniques, analyze and present the results of the measurements