Laboratory

Surface Engineering Laboratory, Biomaterials and Bioengineering Laboratory, Biomaterials for Medical Imaging Laboratory

Department

Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Funding agency(ies)

NSERC, CIHR, NanoQuébec, FRQNT, MRIFCE, iBiomat, CHU de Québec, Université Laval

Manufacturer (model)

Mettler-Toledo (TGA 851)

Commissioning

2000

Equipment Description

Thermogravimetric analysis is a destructive analytical method used to monitor the mass loss of a material as a function of temperature. Several phenomena can be observed and quantified using this technique, including evaporation, chemical reactions, dehydration, adsorption, and sublimation.

In the laboratory, this instrument is commonly used to determine the proportion of the organic component in metallic nanoparticles.

Technical Specifications

• Required sample quantity: 1–2 mg

• Maximum heating temperature: 1100 °C

• Controlled atmosphere: Nitrogen

• Balance sensitivity: 1 µg

  
  

Areas of expertise

• Materials science

• Thermal analysis

• Phase transitions

  
  

Conditions of Use

Training on the instrument or use of the instrument by a research professional is required. Available to academic and/or industrial collaborators.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Off-Campus (Academic)

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Industry

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Reservations

Pascale Chevalier Ph. D.

pascale.chevallier@crchudequebec.ulaval.ca

418-525-4444 poste 52381