Equipment Model

Perkin Elmer STA 6000

Description

The PerkinElmer STA 6000 provides precise thermal analysis with high sensitivity, ideal for a wide range of applications in research and industry.

Lab

CAIF - Main

Institute

Central Analytical Instrumentation Facility

Location

Central Analytical Instrumentation Facility, Next to MCBR and MSAP, Eshwar Nagar, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104, India

• Applications

  • Polymer degradation and oxidation studies.

  • Pharmaceutical excipient thermal stability testing.

  • Catalytic process and reaction kinetics characterization.

  • Combustion property analysis of materials.

  • Battery and fuel cell material thermal stress testing.

• Key Features

  • Simultaneous TGA and DTA thermal analysis.

  • High sensitivity for weight and temperature change detection.

  • Broad temperature range for material characterization.

  • Software for curve fitting and thermal event analysis.

  • Automated operation for ease of use.

• Limitations

  • Proper sample preparation is essential for accurate data.

  • Not suitable for materials with minimal thermal changes.

  • Heating rate and atmosphere affect results.

  • Volatile samples may distort data.

  • Complex phase changes require further analysis.