Laboratory

NSERC–Canlak Industrial Research Chair in Interior Wood Products Finishing

Department

Department of Wood and Forest Sciences

Manufacturer (Model)

Mettler Toledo (TGA 851e)

Equipment Description

This destructive analytical technique measures the mass loss of a material as a function of temperature. It can be used to observe and quantify a variety of phenomena, including evaporation, chemical reactions, dehydration, adsorption, and sublimation.

Technical Specifications

• Destructive analysis

• Required sample quantity: 10 mg

• Maximum heating temperature: 1100°C

• Controlled atmosphere

• Balance sensitivity: 1 µg

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Areas of Expertise

• Materials Science

• Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

• Sublimation Phenomena

• Thermal Degradation Characterization

• Material Evaporation

• Decomposition

• Thermochemical Reactions

• Dehydration Rate

• Adsorption

  
  

Conditions of Use

Users must receive training on the instrument or have the analyses performed by a research professional. The equipment is available to both academic and industrial collaborators.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

To be discussed with the equipment manager.

Off-Campus (Academic)

To be discussed with the equipment manager.

Industry

To be discussed with the equipment manager.

Reservations

WINNINGER Jérémy, Laboratory and Research Coordinator

418 656-7105

jeremy.winninger.1@ulaval.ca