Each year, on a world-wide scale, the total costs for products and work provided to the construction industry amounts to around $10 trillion. The stability of a structure rests upon its construction materials. So, when working on a new construction, it is important to consider the qualities of the materials carefully.

Different temperatures can affect certain materials. For concrete, a change in temperature could cause cracks to form within it. Moreover, at a high temperature, like 600°C, the robustness of the concrete can be affected. In fact, at 800°C, the toughness of concrete can decrease by up to 80%. 

Differential thermogravimetric analysis can reveal a lo...

The main purpose of thermogravimetric analysis is to help us understand how a material will respond to heat. By considering a material’s response to the thermogravimetric testing, this provides insights into its future applications. 

Essentially, thermogravimetric analysis uses thermal analysis on different materials, such as polymers like fibers, thermosets, and composites, to learn about how their structures may change, for instance through thermal decomposition, as the temperature is altered. A measurement is then ascertained by observing th...

Thermogravimetric analysis is extremely useful for administering quality control and ensuring that various industries, such as chemical, pharmaceutical, petroleum and polymer manufacturers, can comply with different safety procedures.

We can learn a lot about a material through thermogravimetric analysis. This includes its structure, purity and how quickly it dries, combusts or decomposes. It also examines how well a material can absorb liquid or remain stable under different levels of heat. Find out more about it below.

Fundamentals of Thermogravimetric Analysis

At its core, thermogravimetric analysis measures the ma...

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