Dilatometry is a method for measuring changes in a sample’s size as it’s heated or cooled. It can provide information about phase transitions and changes in the sample’s structure.

The TA Instruments dilatometers, including DIL806 and ODP868, use an optical measurement method to evaluate the shadow width of a sample placed horizontally inside a furnace. This method is free of external contact forces, making it ideal for measuring soft, fragile, or small samples that may be damaged or difficult to handle in a pushrod dilatometer.

The DIL806 can measure samples in various atmospheres and cover temperatures from -150°C to 1400°C. The ODP868 can analyze samples’ dimensions, shape, and bending up to 1650°C. Optical dilatometry offers high resolution and accuracy similar to a pushrod dilatometer, making it an optimal method for measuring challenging samples.

Quenching dilatometers are used to study phase transformations and microstructural changes in steel and metal alloys. Phase transformations occur upon heating and cooling during manufacturing of metal parts and are generated in a controlled way during heat treatment. Changes in microstructure and phase transformations cause changes of volume and expansion rate. Dilatometry is the ideal method to identify the extent and the temperatures of these solid-state phase transitions in metals. Quenching dilatometry helps to optimize heat treatment of metals to yield the required physical properties of the finished product. The heat treatment temperature profile results in different microstructures, which impacts key properties such as hardness yield strength.

TA Instruments’ Discovery Hybrid Rheometer is the world’s most versatile platform for rheological measurements. Advances in core measurement technology enable more sensitive measurements with superior precision. This empowers you to measure lower viscosities and weaker liquid and soft-solid structure, while consuming less material. Superior dynamic performance gives a higher level of accuracy in measurements of G’ and G” so you can make decisions quickly, with confidence.

Thoughtful hardware and software design results in a complete system that simplifies every user interaction. Routine functions are faster and more intuitive, so you can accomplish more with less training.

The performance of the Discovery Hybrid Rheometer is supported by the widest range of powerful, easy-to-use environmental systems and accessories that allow you to replicate demanding environmental conditions, incorporate complementary simultaneous measurements, or extend your rheometer beyond conventional shear rheology.

The ARES-G2 is the most advanced rotational rheometer for research and material development. Both platforms have a full range of environmental systems and measurement accessories, powered by SmartSwap™ technology for fast exchange and automatic configuration.

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Key Features

• Revolutionary patented Tzero™ DSC technology: significant improvements in baseline flatness, transition resolution and sensitivity. Tzero™ technology allows direct measurement of heat capacity and makes Modulated® DSC (MDSC®) experiments faster and more accurate.
• Most common usage: investigation, selection, comparison, and end-use performance evaluation of materials in research, quality control and production applications. Measure DSC techniques such as glass transitions, “cold” crystallization, phase changes, melting, crystallization, product stability, cure / cure kinetics, and oxidative stability.
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