Characterization


P-V-T Apparatus -- Gnomix. For specific volume, thermal expansivity, and compressibility of polymer solids, melts and liquids; up to 400°C and 240 MPa. 1991.

 

Thermomechanical analyzer -- Perkin-Elmer. Model TMA-7 . For thermal expansivity, penetration, extension, compression and flexure up to 1000°C. 1990.

 

Differential scanning calorimeter -- Perkin-Elmer. Model DSC-7 . Ranges up to 725°C. 1991.

 

Thermogravimetric analyzer -- Perkin-Elmer. TGA-7 . 1994.


Thermally modulated differential scanning calorimeter - Perkin-Elmer TMDSC, up to 725°C.


Thermal conductivity & flammability apparatus - Mathis Instruments.


Conductivity meter - Jenway.


Ultracentrifuge - Beckman.


Dielectric spectrometer - LatNDT Model DS 7056, instant unilateral access to the surface.


Eumetric System III Microdielectrometer - Micromet Instruments, 0.001 - 100,000 Hz.


Thermally stimulated depolarization current apparatus -- built in-house. TSD. 1995.

 

Thermally stimulated current apparatus -- TherMold. Model TSC/RMA . 1996.



Maintained by Ricardo Simoes.