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Thermal Methods of Analysis Principles, Applications and Problems

The wide range of applications of thermal methods of analysis in measuring physical properties, studying chemical reactions and determining the thermal behaviour of samples is of interest to academics and to industry. These applications prompted the writing of this book, in the hope that the descrip...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Haines, P.J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1995, 1995
Edition:1st ed. 1995
Subjects:
Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction to thermal methods
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Historical development
  • 1.3 Definitions
  • 1.4 Computers and thermal methods
  • 1.5 Factors affecting thermal analysis results
  • 1.6 Simultaneous and complementary techniques
  • 1.7 Problems
  • References
  • General Bibliography
  • 2 Thermogravimetry
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Historical
  • 2.3 Definition of thermogravimetry
  • 2.4 Apparatus
  • 2.5 Kinetics of reactions
  • 2.6 Applications of thermogravimetry
  • 2.7 Controlled rate thermogravimetry and Hi-Res• TGA
  • 2.8 Problems
  • References
  • 3 Differential thermal analysis and differential scanning calorimetry
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Historical
  • 3.3 Definitions
  • 3.4 Apparatus
  • 3.5 Theory of DTA and DSC
  • 3.6 Heat flux DSC
  • 3.7 Power-compensated DSC
  • 3.8 Calibration
  • 3.9 Applications
  • 3.11 Problems
  • References
  • 4 Thermomechanical, dynamic mechanical and associated methods
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Definitions
  • 4.3 Thermomechanical analysis
  • 4.4 Dynamic mechanical analysis
  • 4.5Dielectric thermal analysis
  • 4.6 Thermally stimulated current analysis and relaxation map analysis
  • 4.7 Problems
  • References
  • 5 Simultaneous techniques and product analysis
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Simultaneous thermal analysis
  • 5.3 Evolved gas analysis
  • 5.4 Detection and identification of evolved gases
  • 5.5 Infrared and simultaneous TA-infrared
  • 5.6 Infrared product analysis
  • 5.7 Thermomicroscopy
  • 5.8 X-ray methods
  • 5.9 Electron microscopy and associated techniques
  • 5.10 Conclusion
  • 5.11 Less common thermal analysis techniques
  • 5.12 Problems
  • References
  • 6 Problem solving and applications of thermal methods
  • List of examples
  • Problems/Solutions
  • 6.1 Inorganic materials
  • 6.2 Polymeric materials
  • 6.3 Fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals
  • 6.4 Other materials
  • References
  • Appendix: Solutions to problems in Chapters 1-5

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