Thermal Analysis Instruments

Thermal analysis instruments measure the properties of substances affected by changes in temperature using methods such as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and thermomechanical analysis (TMA). TGA is used to analyze the changes in physical and chemical properties of materials measured as a function of increasing temperature or time. TMA is used to measure a material's dimensional changes in relation to temperature. As biologically active materials are very sensitive to changes in temperature, thermal analyzers are important in pharmacological research, quality control, food and beverage testing, and more. When comparing different thermal analyzers, consider features such as temperature range, analytical method, and range of applications.