Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) is a technique in which a non-oscillatory load is applied such as in compression or tension, measuring the changes in the sample shape when the sample is heated or cooled. Rigaku’s thermomechanical analyzer (TMA) employs a differential expansion method that cancels out the thermal expansion and contraction occurring in the detection mechanism itself. This ensures highly accurate and reproducible measurements, even for low-expansion materials such as metals, ceramics, and glasses, as well as small samples like pellets, electronic components, battery materials, pharmaceuticals, and wires.
By employing two detection rods to measure the sample and a reference simultaneously, this approach provides superior accuracy over conventional TMA methods. Join Alex Mann, Materials Testing Engineer, as he explores the theory behind differential TMA, explains why it is the most precise technique available, and highlights key materials and applications that benefit from its use. This webinar will interest anyone working with glass, ceramics, metals, polymers, and films.
This webinar aired on March 13, 2025 @ 3:00PM GMT-3.
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