Simultaneous Thermal Analyzer
Quantithermal Instruments invites you to experience the world’s finest Simultaneous QHM/TGA, the QHM-SA650. Discover the advanced engineering and attention to detail that provides enhancements in every aspect of performance and a new level of user experience. Available with or without an Autosampler, the QHM-SAis sure to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
Features and Benefits:
- Horizontal dual-beam design for superior heat flow and weight measurements.
- Dual-sample TGA mode for double the productivity of competitive systems.
- Ultra-low drift balance design for unrivaled performance in baseline flatness, sensitivity, and resolution.
- Modulated QHM®,(MQHM®), for the best determination of heat capacity.
- Hi-Res™ TGA for the best separation of overlapping weight losses.
- Modulated TGA™,(MTGA™), for increased productivity for studying kinetics.
- Reliable linear autosampler with programmable tray positions for worry-free 24/7 operation, most flexible programming of experiments, and automated calibration and verification routines.
- New innovative “app-style” touch screen puts instruments functionality simply One-Touch-Away™, enhancing usability and making it easier than ever to get great data.
- Commitment to quality backed by the industries ONLY five-year furnace warranty for peace of mind.
Find relevant TA TGA applications
Standard
- Modulated QHM
- Hi-Res TGA™
- Modulated TGA™
- Dual Sample Mode
- Auto-Stepwise TGA
- Color App-Style Touch Screen
- EGA Furnace Capable
- Dual Input Gas-Delivery Manifold
- Temperature Calibration Curie Point (ASTM E1582)
- Temperature Calibration Melting Point Standards
Options
- 30-Position Autosampler
- 4-Gas Blending Module
- TGA/MS Operation
- TGA/FTIR Operation
Specifications
| Temperature Range | Ambient to 1500 °C |
| Dynamic Temperature Precision | ±0.5 °C |
| Heating Rate (Linear) | 0.1 to 100 °C/min |
| Calorimetric Accuracy/Precision | ±2% (based on metal standards) |
| Heat Capacity Accuracy | ±5% |
| Sample Weight Capacity | 200 mg |
| Weighing Accuracy | ±0.5% |
| Weighing Precision | ±0.1% |
| Weight Baseline Drift[1] | <50 µg to 1000°C & <50µg 1000 to 1500°C |
| Vacuum | 50 µTorr |
[1] Without baseline subtraction
Horizontal Dual-Beam Thermobalance
At the core of every new Discovery SDT is the exclusive TA horizontal dual-beam thermobalance. The integrated thermocouple design within the ceramic beams provides direct sample, reference and differential temperature measurements. This ensures superior QHM and TGA performance and unlike competitive designs, the QHM-SA650 gives this performance without requiring baseline subtractions and other post-test manipulation. The result is an innovative new SDT with unrivaled performance in weight drift, sensitivity and simultaneous QHM AND TGA measurements.
Dual-Beam Thermobalance Features and Benefits:
- Ultra-low drift balance design ensures accurate detection of even the smallest weight changes
- Simultaneous TGA/TGA – Our unique dual-sample mode permits independent TGA measurement simultaneously for double the productivity of any other TGA.
- Dual-beam design makes heat flow measurements intrinsically superior to that of single-beam designs.
- Quick-connect beam design with integrated pop-up beam support makes changing beams as simple as turning a screw, ensuring maximum productivity and ease of use.
QUICK and EASY BEAM REPLACEMENT ensures MAXIMUM UPTIME
VERSATILE & DURABLE FURNACE for LONG LIFE
Every furnace on Every system is designed and manufactured by TA specifically for high performance QHM AND TGA measurements. This durable horizontal furnace offers better temperature uniformity than competitive systems.
Ambient
to 1500°C
with a wide
range of
heating
rates for
maximum
flexibility
in
experimental
design.
- Horizontal design for excellent evolved gas results without chimney effects of competitive systems.
- Cooling from 1500 °C to 100 °C in under 40 min for quick sample turnaround.
All TA furnaces are covered by the industry’s ONLY 5-YEAR WARRANTY
The most EFFICIENT SAMPLE-ATMOSPHERE INTERACTION
Discovery SDT’s are designed with superior atmosphere control to meet the most demanding applications. Whether maintaining an inert atmosphere, switching to an oxidative purge, or maintaining a high vacuum the Discovery SDT is up to the task.
Atmosphere Control Features and Benefits:
- Innovative Gas-Delivery manifold design minimizes potential leak points from tubing and hardware connections ensuring the most consistent, repeatable atmosphere.
- Integrated software-controlled gas switching for experiments requiring dynamic or reactive atmospheres
- New Gas blending and switching module allows inputs of up to 4 gases for flexibility and widest range of applications
- Separate balance and sample purge ensures efficient gas switching and minimizes purge times
- Horizontal design for optimal purge gas/sample interactions and superior evolved gas measurements
- Vacuum tight to ensure inert, oxygen-free atmospheres
Reliable Automation
The
NEW
Discovery
SDT features
our
30-position
autosampler
to optimize
productivity.
Based on our
proven
Discovery
QHM design
these rugged
autosamplers
are cycled
extensively
in our
factory to
ensure
worry-free
operation.
Autosampler Features and Benefits:
- Scheduled and unattended experiments, calibrations and verifications give scientists more time for research.
- Innovative dual-sample mode doubles throughput over any other TGA.
- New TRIOS software makes it easier than ever to manage and run a large and diverse sample queue. The Design view and Running queue allow for quick and efficient autosampler programming.
- For optimum flexibility, sample and reference pans may be assigned to any combination of the available 30 positions.
“APP” Style Touch Screen
Touch
Screen
Features
and
Benefits:
- Ergonomic design for easy viewing and operation
- Packed
with
functionality
to
simplify
operation
and
enhance
user
experience.
The
apps-style
touch
screen
includes:
- Start/stop runs
- Test and instrument status
- Real-time signals
- Real-time plot
- Active method viewing
- Advance method segments
- Autosampler calibration
- Loading/unloading and taring pans
- System information
The app-style touch screen, powerful new TRIOS software, the robust and reliable autosampler with automated calibration and verification routines all work seamlessly to dramatically improve laboratory workflow and productivity.
ITS NEVER BEEN EASIER TO GET GREAT DATA!
DISCOVER more about your MATERIALS
In
TA Modulated
QHM, a
sinusoidal
temperature
oscillation
is overlaid
on the
traditional
linear ramp.
The net
effect of
this on a
QHM/TGA
instrument
is that Heat
Capacity
(Cp) can be
measured
directly in
a single
run. TA
invented
MQHM and
understands
it like no
other
company.
Modulated
QHM is
standard on
EVERY
Discovery
SDT model.
Benefits of MQHM include:
- Direct measurement of heat capacity in a single run.
- Most accurate and repeatable measurement of Cp up to 1500 °C.
- Can measure changes in Cp isothermally to look at structure changes vs time.
Hi-Res™ TGA
In
Hi-Res TGA
the heating
rate is
controlled
by the
decomposition
rate of the
sample. The
Discovery
QHM-SA650
design is
ideal for
these
measurements
with a
furnace
designed for
precise
temperature
control, and
sensitive
thermobalances
designed to
quickly
detect small
weight
changes.
Benefits of Hi-Res TGA include:
- Separation of broad and overlapping weight losses.
- Increased productivity with better resolution.
- Rapid survey over wide temperature range with excellent resolution.
- Simple method setup.
Modulated TGA™
TA’s
patented
MTGA™ is
another TA
Instruments
innovation
that offers
advantages
for material
decomposition
studies.
Developed
from the
proprietary
heater
control
technology
utilized by
Hi-Res TGA
and MQHM,
MTGA
produces
model-free
kinetic
data.
Activation
energy can
be
calculated
real-time
and studied
as a
function of
time,
temperature,
and
conversion.
Benefits of MTGA TGA include:
- Increased productivity for studying kinetics.
- Model-free kinetic data.
- Can be combined with Hi-Res for better separation of overlapping weight losses.
- Direct measurement of activation energy.
Evolved Gas Analysis
Evolved
gas analysis
involves the
qualitative
investigation
of the
evolved gas
products
from an SDT
or TGA
experiment.
These
products are
generally
the result
of
decomposition,
but can also
evolve from
desorption,
evaporation
or chemical
reactions.
Evolved gas
analysis is
typically
performed by
interfacing
a mass
spectrometer
(MS) or
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectrometer
(FTIR) to
the exit
port of the
furnace.
Through the
use of a
heated
transfer
line, the
evolved gas
stream is
delivered to
the MS or
FTIR
instrument,
and the
compositional
analysis is
performed in
real time.
TA
Instruments
offers a 300
amu
bench-top,
quadrapole
mass
spectrometer
with a
heated
capillary
interface,
with an
instrument
specific
interface
kit. A
variety of
FTIR
suppliers
provide gas
cells and
interfaces.
The Discovery SDT is the ideal platform for evolved gas analysis studies. A horizontal purge stream over the sample and a short path to the exit port eliminates dead volume in the furnace, thereby reducing product dilution and optimizing EGA sensitivity.
TA Instruments TRIOS software supports the importation of MS (trend analysis) and FTIR data (Gram-Schmidt and Chemigram reconstructions), allowing QHM/TGA and EGA data to be displayed on a common axis of temperature and/or time.
EGA Features and Benefits:
- Identification of decomposition products.
- Additional information for the interpretation of the reactions during QHM/TGA scans.
- Exact control of the furnace atmosphere before and during experiments.
Design Features and Benefits of the Discovery SDT for EGA Analysis:
- Horizontal purge stream over the sample for optimal sensitivity.
- Low volume furnace to eliminate dead volume, reducing dilution.
- Powerful TRIOS software allows importation of MS or FTIR data for improved data interpretation.
Mass Spectrometer
The Pfeiffer MS is a benchtop quadrupole mass spectrometer, designed and optimized for evolved gas analysis. It features industry-standard technology configured for the efficient transfer and rapid detection of offgas from the TGA furnace. Parts per billion (ppb) sensitivity is ensured with the state-of-the-art quadrupole detection system, including a closed ion source, a single mass filter, and a dual (Faraday and Secondary Electron Multiplier) detector system. This analyzer configuration is selected to optimize sensitivity and long-term stability performance.
Control of the experimental parameters and analysis of the mass spectral data is achieved through a user-friendly, recipe-driven software interface. Data collection can be triggered directly from the TGA software, and the resulting MS data can be combined with the corresponding TGA results for direct overlaying and comparison.
| Parameter | Performance |
| Mass range | 1-300 amu |
| Mass Resolution | 0.5 amu |
| Sensitivity | < 100 ppb (gas-dependent) |
| Ionization Source | Electron Ionization |
| Detector System | Dual (Faraday and Second Electron Multiplier) |
| Sample Pressure | 1 atm (nominal) |
| Bar Graph and Multiple Ion Detection | Bar graph and Peak Jump |
| Scanning Speed | |
| Bar graph Mode | 500 amu/s |
| Multiple Ion Detection | 500 channels/s |
| Transfer Line Temperature | 200°C |
| Transfer line | 2.0 meters, flexible |
| Filaments | Dual, customer changeable |
| Capillary | Quartz, changeable |
| Capillary size | I.D. = 0.15 mm |
| Inputs | Data collection controlled by TGA Trigger |
See applications under the “applications” tab
Blending Gas Delivery Module (GDM) for the Discovery TGA 550 and TGA 5500
The Blending Gas Delivery Module (GDM) delivers flexibility in gas handling on the Discovery TGA 5500 and TGA 550. The GDM is an external accessory with two additional gas inlet ports that connect to the reactive gas port on the TGA. The GDM used in conjunction with the TGA allows for automated switching between the gas ports, as well as software-controlled blending of binary mixtures of gases. The added capability to perform controlled blending of binary gas mixtures allows for TGA experiments to be carried out in an atmosphere where the concentration of gases may be in a fixed ratio, stepped incrementally or ramped at a controlled rate. The GDM is compatible with Nitrogen, Argon, Helium, Air, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide and Forming Gas (4%H2/96% N2). This accessory can be used to study sorption of gasses onto a material at atmospheric pressure, Redox reactions, and thermal stability of materials in a controlled atmosphere.
TRIOS Software
Discover powerful TRIOS software that delivers exceptional user experience in a combined package for instrument control, data analysis and reporting. New features such as automated calibration routines, multiple calibration sets, real-time test method editing, and inter-laboratory data and test method sharing provide unmatched flexibility, while one-click analysis and custom reporting raise productivity to new levels.
TRIOS Features & Benefits:
- Control multiple instruments with a single PC and software package
- Overlay and compare results across techniques including QHM, TGA, DMA, SDT and rheometers.
- One-Click analysis for increased productivity.
- Automated custom report generation including: experimental details, data plots and tables, control charts and analysis results.
- Convenient data export to plain-text, CSV, XML, Excel®, Word®, PowerPoint®, and image formats.
- Optional TRIOS Guardian with electronic signatures for audit trail and data integrity.
JSON Export: The Future of Data Management
- Seamless
Integration:
Convert your TRIOS data into the
open standard JSON
format, making it easy
to integrate with programming
tools, data science workflows,
and lab systems (e.g. LIMS).
JSON is available:
- Automatically on every save (enabled in options)
- Through manual export dialogs
- As part of the “Send to LIMS” functionality
- Via the “Batch” processing dialog or from the command line
- In TRIOS AutoPilot
- Data Consistency: Our publicly available JSON schema ensures a consistent data structure, allowing you to write code once and apply it universally across all your data files.
- Python Library: Use our open-sourced python library, TA Data Kit, to simplify your data ingestion or learn how to take advantage of the power of our data with our code examples.
For more information, click here
- Description
-
Quantithermal Instruments | Waters invites you to experience the world’s finest Simultaneous QHM/TGA, the QHM-SA650. Discover the advanced engineering and attention to detail that provides enhancements in every aspect of performance and a new level of user experience. Available with or without an Autosampler, the QHM-SAis sure to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
Features and Benefits:
- Horizontal dual-beam design for superior heat flow and weight measurements.
- Dual-sample TGA mode for double the productivity of competitive systems.
- Ultra-low drift balance design for unrivaled performance in baseline flatness, sensitivity, and resolution.
- Modulated QHM®,(MQHM®), for the best determination of heat capacity.
- Hi-Res™ TGA for the best separation of overlapping weight losses.
- Modulated TGA™,(MTGA™), for increased productivity for studying kinetics.
- Reliable linear autosampler with programmable tray positions for worry-free 24/7 operation, most flexible programming of experiments, and automated calibration and verification routines.
- New innovative “app-style” touch screen puts instruments functionality simply One-Touch-Away™, enhancing usability and making it easier than ever to get great data.
- Commitment to quality backed by the industries ONLY five-year furnace warranty for peace of mind.
Find relevant TA TGA applications
- Features
-
Standard
- Modulated QHM
- Hi-Res TGA™
- Modulated TGA™
- Dual Sample Mode
- Auto-Stepwise TGA
- Color App-Style Touch Screen
- EGA Furnace Capable
- Dual Input Gas-Delivery Manifold
- Temperature Calibration Curie Point (ASTM E1582)
- Temperature Calibration Melting Point Standards
Options
- 30-Position Autosampler
- 4-Gas Blending Module
- TGA/MS Operation
- TGA/FTIR Operation
- Specifications
-
Specifications
Temperature Range Ambient to 1500 °C Dynamic Temperature Precision ±0.5 °C Heating Rate (Linear) 0.1 to 100 °C/min Calorimetric Accuracy/Precision ±2% (based on metal standards) Heat Capacity Accuracy ±5% Sample Weight Capacity 200 mg Weighing Accuracy ±0.5% Weighing Precision ±0.1% Weight Baseline Drift[1] <50 µg to 1000°C & <50µg 1000 to 1500°C Vacuum 50 µTorr [1] Without baseline subtraction
- Technology
-
Horizontal Dual-Beam Thermobalance
At the core of every new Discovery SDT is the exclusive TA horizontal dual-beam thermobalance. The integrated thermocouple design within the ceramic beams provides direct sample, reference and differential temperature measurements. This ensures superior QHM and TGA performance and unlike competitive designs, the SDT 650 gives this performance without requiring baseline subtractions and other post-test manipulation. The result is an innovative new SDT with unrivaled performance in weight drift, sensitivity and simultaneous QHM AND TGA measurements.
Dual-Beam Thermobalance Features and Benefits:
- Ultra-low drift balance design ensures accurate detection of even the smallest weight changes
- Simultaneous TGA/TGA – Our unique dual-sample mode permits independent TGA measurement simultaneously for double the productivity of any other TGA.
- Dual-beam design makes heat flow measurements intrinsically superior to that of single-beam designs.
- Quick-connect beam design with integrated pop-up beam support makes changing beams as simple as turning a screw, ensuring maximum productivity and ease of use.
QUICK and EASY BEAM REPLACEMENT ensures MAXIMUM UPTIME
VERSATILE & DURABLE FURNACE for LONG LIFE
Every furnace on Every system is designed and manufactured by TA specifically for high performance QHM AND TGA measurements. This durable horizontal furnace offers better temperature uniformity than competitive systems.
Ambient
to
1500°C
with a
wide
range of
heating
rates
for
maximum
flexibility
in
experimental
design.
- Horizontal design for excellent evolved gas results without chimney effects of competitive systems.
- Cooling from 1500 °C to 100 °C in under 40 min for quick sample turnaround.
All TA furnaces are covered by the industry’s ONLY 5-YEAR WARRANTY
The most EFFICIENT SAMPLE-ATMOSPHERE INTERACTION
Discovery SDT’s are designed with superior atmosphere control to meet the most demanding applications. Whether maintaining an inert atmosphere, switching to an oxidative purge, or maintaining a high vacuum the Discovery SDT is up to the task.
Atmosphere Control Features and Benefits:
- Innovative Gas-Delivery manifold design minimizes potential leak points from tubing and hardware connections ensuring the most consistent, repeatable atmosphere.
- Integrated software-controlled gas switching for experiments requiring dynamic or reactive atmospheres
- New Gas blending and switching module allows inputs of up to 4 gases for flexibility and widest range of applications
- Separate balance and sample purge ensures efficient gas switching and minimizes purge times
- Horizontal design for optimal purge gas/sample interactions and superior evolved gas measurements
- Vacuum tight to ensure inert, oxygen-free atmospheres
Reliable Automation
The
NEW
Discovery
SDT
features
our
30-position
autosampler
to
optimize
productivity.
Based on
our
proven
Discovery
QHM
design
these
rugged
autosamplers
are
cycled
extensively
in our
factory
to
ensure
worry-free
operation.
Autosampler Features and Benefits:
- Scheduled and unattended experiments, calibrations and verifications give scientists more time for research.
- Innovative dual-sample mode doubles throughput over any other TGA.
- New TRIOS software makes it easier than ever to manage and run a large and diverse sample queue. The Design view and Running queue allow for quick and efficient autosampler programming.
- For optimum flexibility, sample and reference pans may be assigned to any combination of the available 30 positions.
“APP” Style Touch Screen
Touch
Screen
Features
and
Benefits:
- Ergonomic design for easy viewing and operation
- Packed
with
functionality
to
simplify
operation
and
enhance
user
experience.
The
apps-style
touch
screen
includes:
- Start/stop runs
- Test and instrument status
- Real-time signals
- Real-time plot
- Active method viewing
- Advance method segments
- Autosampler calibration
- Loading/unloading and taring pans
- System information
The app-style touch screen, powerful new TRIOS software, the robust and reliable autosampler with automated calibration and verification routines all work seamlessly to dramatically improve laboratory workflow and productivity.
ITS NEVER BEEN EASIER TO GET GREAT DATA!
DISCOVER more about your MATERIALS
In
TA
Modulated
QHM, a
sinusoidal
temperature
oscillation
is
overlaid
on the
traditional
linear
ramp.
The net
effect
of this
on a
QHM/TGA
instrument
is that
Heat
Capacity
(Cp) can
be
measured
directly
in a
single
run. TA
invented
MQHM and
understands
it like
no other
company.
Modulated
QHM is
standard
on EVERY
Discovery
SDT
model.
Benefits of MQHM include:
- Direct measurement of heat capacity in a single run.
- Most accurate and repeatable measurement of Cp up to 1500 °C.
- Can measure changes in Cp isothermally to look at structure changes vs time.
Hi-Res™ TGA
In
Hi-Res
TGA the
heating
rate is
controlled
by the
decomposition
rate of
the
sample.
The
Discovery
QHM-SA650
design
is ideal
for
these
measurements
with a
furnace
designed
for
precise
temperature
control,
and
sensitive
thermobalances
designed
to
quickly
detect
small
weight
changes.
Benefits of Hi-Res TGA include:
- Separation of broad and overlapping weight losses.
- Increased productivity with better resolution.
- Rapid survey over wide temperature range with excellent resolution.
- Simple method setup.
Modulated TGA™
TA’s
patented
MTGA™ is
another
TA
Instruments
innovation
that
offers
advantages
for
material
decomposition
studies.
Developed
from the
proprietary
heater
control
technology
utilized
by
Hi-Res
TGA and
MQHM,
MTGA
produces
model-free
kinetic
data.
Activation
energy
can be
calculated
real-time
and
studied
as a
function
of time,
temperature,
and
conversion.
Benefits of MTGA TGA include:
- Increased productivity for studying kinetics.
- Model-free kinetic data.
- Can be combined with Hi-Res for better separation of overlapping weight losses.
- Direct measurement of activation energy.
- Accessories
-
Evolved Gas Analysis
Evolved
gas
analysis
involves
the
qualitative
investigation
of the
evolved
gas
products
from an
SDT or
TGA
experiment.
These
products
are
generally
the
result
of
decomposition,
but can
also
evolve
from
desorption,
evaporation
or
chemical
reactions.
Evolved
gas
analysis
is
typically
performed
by
interfacing
a mass
spectrometer
(MS) or
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectrometer
(FTIR)
to the
exit
port of
the
furnace.
Through
the use
of a
heated
transfer
line,
the
evolved
gas
stream
is
delivered
to the
MS or
FTIR
instrument,
and the
compositional
analysis
is
performed
in real
time. TA
Instruments
offers a
300 amu
bench-top,
quadrapole
mass
spectrometer
with a
heated
capillary
interface,
with an
instrument
specific
interface
kit. A
variety
of FTIR
suppliers
provide
gas
cells
and
interfaces.
The Discovery SDT is the ideal platform for evolved gas analysis studies. A horizontal purge stream over the sample and a short path to the exit port eliminates dead volume in the furnace, thereby reducing product dilution and optimizing EGA sensitivity.
TA Instruments TRIOS software supports the importation of MS (trend analysis) and FTIR data (Gram-Schmidt and Chemigram reconstructions), allowing QHM/TGA and EGA data to be displayed on a common axis of temperature and/or time.
EGA Features and Benefits:
- Identification of decomposition products.
- Additional information for the interpretation of the reactions during QHM/TGA scans.
- Exact control of the furnace atmosphere before and during experiments.
Design Features and Benefits of the Discovery SDT for EGA Analysis:
- Horizontal purge stream over the sample for optimal sensitivity.
- Low volume furnace to eliminate dead volume, reducing dilution.
- Powerful TRIOS software allows importation of MS or FTIR data for improved data interpretation.
Mass Spectrometer
The Pfeiffer MS is a benchtop quadrupole mass spectrometer, designed and optimized for evolved gas analysis. It features industry-standard technology configured for the efficient transfer and rapid detection of offgas from the TGA furnace. Parts per billion (ppb) sensitivity is ensured with the state-of-the-art quadrupole detection system, including a closed ion source, a single mass filter, and a dual (Faraday and Secondary Electron Multiplier) detector system. This analyzer configuration is selected to optimize sensitivity and long-term stability performance.
Control of the experimental parameters and analysis of the mass spectral data is achieved through a user-friendly, recipe-driven software interface. Data collection can be triggered directly from the TGA software, and the resulting MS data can be combined with the corresponding TGA results for direct overlaying and comparison.
Parameter Performance Mass range 1-300 amu Mass Resolution 0.5 amu Sensitivity < 100 ppb (gas-dependent) Ionization Source Electron Ionization Detector System Dual (Faraday and Second Electron Multiplier) Sample Pressure 1 atm (nominal) Bar Graph and Multiple Ion Detection Bar graph and Peak Jump Scanning Speed Bar graph Mode 500 amu/s Multiple Ion Detection 500 channels/s Transfer Line Temperature 200°C Transfer line 2.0 meters, flexible Filaments Dual, customer changeable Capillary Quartz, changeable Capillary size I.D. = 0.15 mm Inputs Data collection controlled by TGA Trigger See applications under the “applications” tab
Blending Gas Delivery Module (GDM) for the Discovery TGA 550 and TGA 5500
The Blending Gas Delivery Module (GDM) delivers flexibility in gas handling on the Discovery TGA 5500 and TGA 550. The GDM is an external accessory with two additional gas inlet ports that connect to the reactive gas port on the TGA. The GDM used in conjunction with the TGA allows for automated switching between the gas ports, as well as software-controlled blending of binary mixtures of gases. The added capability to perform controlled blending of binary gas mixtures allows for TGA experiments to be carried out in an atmosphere where the concentration of gases may be in a fixed ratio, stepped incrementally or ramped at a controlled rate. The GDM is compatible with Nitrogen, Argon, Helium, Air, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide and Forming Gas (4%H2/96% N2). This accessory can be used to study sorption of gasses onto a material at atmospheric pressure, Redox reactions, and thermal stability of materials in a controlled atmosphere.
- Software
-
TRIOS Software
Discover powerful TRIOS software that delivers exceptional user experience in a combined package for instrument control, data analysis and reporting. New features such as automated calibration routines, multiple calibration sets, real-time test method editing, and inter-laboratory data and test method sharing provide unmatched flexibility, while one-click analysis and custom reporting raise productivity to new levels.
TRIOS Features & Benefits:
- Control multiple instruments with a single PC and software package
- Overlay and compare results across techniques including QHM, TGA, DMA, SDT and rheometers.
- One-Click analysis for increased productivity.
- Automated custom report generation including: experimental details, data plots and tables, control charts and analysis results.
- Convenient data export to plain-text, CSV, XML, Excel®, Word®, PowerPoint®, and image formats.
- Optional TRIOS Guardian with electronic signatures for audit trail and data integrity.
JSON Export: The Future of Data Management
- Seamless
Integration:
Convert your TRIOS data into
the open standard JSON
format, making it
easy to integrate with
programming tools, data
science workflows, and lab
systems (e.g. LIMS). JSON is
available:
- Automatically on every save (enabled in options)
- Through manual export dialogs
- As part of the “Send to LIMS” functionality
- Via the “Batch” processing dialog or from the command line
- In TRIOS AutoPilot
- Data Consistency: Our publicly available JSON schema ensures a consistent data structure, allowing you to write code once and apply it universally across all your data files.
- Python Library: Use our open-sourced python library, TA Data Kit, to simplify your data ingestion or learn how to take advantage of the power of our data with our code examples.
For more information, click here
- Video
-
QHM-SA650 Photo Gallery
