What Is the Cost of Advanced Differential Scanning Calorimeter
What costs to unlock the mysteries of material behavior at the molecular level? An Advanced Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) is a powerful tool that helps scientists analyze how materials respond to heat. By measuring heat flow, the DSC reveals crucial information like melting points and crystallization patterns. This device is essential in fields such as materials science, pharmaceuticals, and food technology, providing valuable data that can enhance both products and processes in these industries.
What Is an Advanced DSC?
Purpose and Function
A Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) is a powerful tool used to measure heat changes in materials as they are heated or cooled. It works by detecting the heat flow-whether it enters or leaves a material-during these temperature transitions. By comparing the material’s heat flow to a reference sample, the DSC helps scientists identify key properties, such as melting points, glass transitions, and thermal stability. This makes the DSC an essential tool for understanding how materials behave under different conditions, aiding in the design and application of materials in a variety of fields.
Measuring Heat Flow
When materials undergo temperature changes, they can either absorb or release heat. The DSC detects these fluctuations by monitoring the heat flow. As a material heats up or cools down, the DSC measures the amount of heat it absorbs or releases. For example, during melting, the DSC will show a drop in heat flow, helping scientists pinpoint the material’s melting point. The DSC can also measure the glass transition temperature, the point at which materials shift from rigid and brittle to soft and flexible.
What Influences the Cost?
Brand Reputation
Brand reputation plays a significant role in the price of a DSC. Well-known brands, trusted for their precision and reliability, often come with a higher price tag. Researchers may opt to pay more for a brand known for top-tier performance.
Innovation of Zeal Instruments
Zeal Instruments offers a high-precision Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) with sensitive temperature control and stable baselines. The instrument utilizes a tower-type heat flow method and can work with milligram-level samples to measure critical properties such as specific heat, glass transition temperature, melting point, and crystallization temperature. It also measures crystallinity, melting enthalpy, crystallization enthalpy, and crystallization kinetics. Furthermore, the DSC can assess the reaction heat of thermosetting plastics and their reaction kinetics, as well as measure the gelation conversion rate and other important data. For more details, contact Zeal Instruments for pricing.
Instrument Principle
The DSC’s main components are housed in a closed cylindrical silver furnace. Heat is transferred to the sample via a heat flow sensor, which is made of a nickel-chromium alloy and connected to the heating block. Two raised platforms hold the sample and reference pans, which are made from copper-nickel alloy and form a thermocouple to accurately measure the temperatures of both. As the furnace temperature increases at a steady rate, the heat flow difference between the sample and reference pans is measured in real time. This difference is then adjusted to determine the sample’s true heat absorption or release.
Product Detail
Differential Scanning Calorimeter – DSC-40AE
The DSC-40AE from Zeal Instruments utilizes the tower-type heat flow method, which is a standard thermal analysis technique. It measures the heat flow difference between the sample and reference under controlled temperature conditions, which can change based on time or temperature.
Key Features
The DSC-40AE improves instrument resolution and sensitivity with its tower-type heat flow technology. It features specialized algorithms for precise temperature and heat flow control, allowing for accurate measurements of specific heat capacity and exothermic reactions. It can measure key properties such as DSC onset point, start and end set points, baseline, heat flow peaks, glass transition temperature, enthalpy of absorption/release, and specific heat. The nickel-chromium substrate enhances high-temperature oxidation resistance, sensitivity, and dynamic response, while a high-definition touchscreen makes the instrument easy to operate.
Silver Furnace and Temperature Control
The DSC-40AE is equipped with a silver furnace body, which provides better heat transfer efficiency and minimizes interference between the sample and reference. It offers both ramp and isothermal temperature control modes, with a data acquisition rate of 50Hz to improve sensitivity and resolution. The design optimizes baseline stability and enhances the signal-to-noise ratio.
Specifications
The DSC-40AE operates in an environment ranging from 5°C to 40°C with a humidity level below 85% RH. It has a temperature control range from room temperature (RT) to 600°C. The heating scan rate varies between 0.1K/min and 200K/min, with a scan rate deviation of ±1%. The phase transition temperature accuracy is ±0.1K, and its reproducibility is ±0.02K. Enthalpy accuracy is ±1%, with a measurement precision of ±0.25%. The baseline stability is 200μW, and the baseline reproducibility is ±15μW. The heat flow display resolution is 0.1μW, and the heat flow peak noise is 9μW.
Additional Features
The cost of a DSC can also rise based on the additional features it offers. Automation, advanced software, and enhanced sample handling are features that can increase a DSC’s price. Automation, for instance, allows researchers to run tests without constant supervision, saving time and increasing efficiency. Software integration helps process and analyze data quickly, while enhanced sample handling extends the range of materials that can be tested. These features add versatility and efficiency, justifying the higher cost.
Customization
Customization options can also drive up the cost of a DSC. Some research requires specific temperature ranges, pressure capabilities, or other specialized features, and customizing a DSC to meet these needs will often result in a higher price. For example, a DSC that can measure temperatures above 1000°C or handle high-pressure samples will be more expensive. Customization ensures the instrument meets the exact needs of a specific research project, which is crucial for certain scientific applications.
Explore the Powerful DSC-40AE
The DSC-40AE uses the tower-type heat flow method. It measures heat flow differences between a sample and reference. It does this under programmed temperature control, which changes with time or temperature.
The silver furnace body ensures better heat transfer. It reduces interference between the sample and reference. The DSC-40AE offers ramp and isothermal temperature control modes. It has a 50Hz data acquisition rate for better resolution and sensitivity. The design ensures stable baselines and a strong signal-to-noise ratio.
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