Tips for TMA sample preparation

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This video presents how to prepare samples for the TMA. The setup modes are as follows: • Dilatometry • Penetration • Tension - film and fiber • 3-Pt bending • Swelling • Volumetric expansion Thermomechanical analysis (TMA) is used to measure dimensional changes of a material as a function of temperature or time. Thermal expansion and effects such as softening, crystallization and solid-solid transitions determine the potential applications of a material and provide important information about its composition. The TMA/SDTA thermal analyzer incorporates Swiss precision mechanics and is available in four versions with furnace systems optimized for measurements between -150 and 1600 °C. For more TA tips and hints: www.mt.com/ta-tips Latest Thermal analysis news: www.mt.com/ta-news