Laboratory

Professor Denis Rodrigue’s Laboratory

Department

Department of Chemical Engineering

Manufacturer (model)

TA Instruments (Q-5000)

Equipment Description

This destructive analytical technique enables the monitoring of material mass loss as a function of temperature. Several phenomena can be observed and quantified using this technique, including evaporation, chemical reactions, dehydration, adsorption, and sublimation.

Technical Specifications

• Destructive method

• Required sample quantity: 10 mg

• Maximum heating temperature: 1200 °C

• Balance sensitivity: ±0.01%

• Atmosphere: Air or nitrogen

Areas of expertise

• Polymers

• Macromolecules

• Thermal analysis

• Physicochemical characterization

Conditions of Use

Training on the instrument is required, or the instrument must be operated by a research professional. Available to academic and/or industrial collaborators.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

20$ / sample

Off-Campus (Academic)

70$ / sample

Industry

70$ / sample

Reservations

Denis Rodrigue

denis.rodrigue@gch.ulaval.ca