Equipment Model

Perkin Elmer DSC 6000

Description

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is a technique used to measure the heat flow associated with phase transitions in materials as a function of temperature. The PerkinElmer DSC 6000 provides high sensitivity and precision, making it ideal for thermal analysis of polymers, pharmaceuticals, and other materials.

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

  • Pharmaceutical drug thermal stability analysis.

  • Polymer and composite material thermal behavior.

  • Chemical reaction and curing process studies.

  • Food fat crystallization and phase transition analysis.

  • Battery material thermal property investigation.

• Key Features

  • High sensitivity for accurate thermal event detection.

  • Wide temperature range for diverse materials.

  • Automated temperature control and ramping.

  • Excellent reproducibility for reliable thermal profiles.

  • Advanced software for thermal data interpretation.

• Limitations

  • Requires homogeneous and well-prepared samples.

  • Not suitable for materials without thermal transitions.

  • Sample size and handling affect measurement accuracy.

  • Limited to thermal analysis, no structural data.

  • Environmental factors can influence results.