Laboratory

NSERC–Canlak Industrial Research Chair in Interior Wood Products Finishing

Department

Department of Wood and Forest Sciences

Manufacturer (Model)

Mettler Toledo (DSC 822e)

Equipment Description

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is a thermal analysis technique widely used for materials characterization. It is used to determine the temperatures and associated energies of various thermal transitions, including the glass transition (Tg), melting (Tm), crystallization (Tc), solid–solid transitions (polymorphism), and liquid crystal transitions. The technique can also be used to determine the degree of crosslinking in polymers.

Analyses are performed under an inert nitrogen atmosphere. The instrument is also equipped with a photocalorimetry system that measures enthalpy changes associated with prolonged exposure to visible or ultraviolet light at a controlled temperature.

Technical Specifications

• Destructive analysis

• Required sample quantity: 10–20 mg

• Temperature range: 25°C to 700°C

• Temperature accuracy: ±0.2°C

• Heating rate: 1 to 100°C/min

  
  

Areas of Expertise

• Polymers

• Coatings

• Thermal Analysis

• Glass Transition

• Photo-Induced Transitions

• Solid–Solid Transitions

• Wood Science

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