In cold chain storage and food packaging, maintaining the quality of perishable goods is a critical parameter. This webinar will delve into the important role of thermal analysis techniques—Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA), Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA), and thermal conductivity measurements—alongside Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) in ensuring optimal conditions for consumer food.
Thermal analysis techniques are crucial for understanding how materials behave under varying temperature conditions. DSC and STA provide insights into phase transitions, melting points, and thermal stability, which are vital for selecting appropriate materials that can withstand the temperatures used during cold storage. TMA helps in assessing the stability of packaging materials, ensuring they do not deform under thermal fluctuations. Finally, thermal conductivity measurements are essential when designing and formulating packaging material that insulates and maintains the desired temperature range.
In terms of mechanical analysis, DMA offers a detailed understanding of the mechanical properties of packaging materials under different environmental conditions. This analysis is particularly important for evaluating the flexibility, strength, and durability of packaging films, which must endure various stresses during transportation and storage. DMA helps in optimizing packaging designs to prevent mechanical failures and extend the shelf life of food products.
Join us to hear from our team of Subject Matter Experts who have extensive experience in many avenues of material characterization. You will learn of Rigaku’s line of thermal analysis equipment (DSC, TG-DTA, TMA), Metravib’s line of DMA, and C-Therm’s flagship product, the Trident Thermal Conductivity Instrument. This webinar is great for individuals interested in measuring the thermal and mechanical properties of thin film packaging material, conducting measurements under cryogenic conditions, or just learning more about material characterization.
This webinar will air on April 17, 2025 @ 2:00PM GMT-3.
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