Thermomechanical analysis (TMA) is used to study the properties of materials as a function of temperature.
MCL has a Netzsch 402 F1/F3 Hyperion TMA. The specs for the instrument are:
| Maximum Force | 3 N |
| Force Resolution | < 0.1 mN |
| Displacement Resolution | 0.125 nm |
| Temperature Range | Steel furnace: -150 to 1,000 °C |
| Heating/cooling Rate | 0.001 K/min. to 50 K/min. |
| Atmospheres | Inert (Ar, N), oxidizing, reducing, vacuum |
Sample size requirements
MCL is limiting TMA measurements to thermal expansion and shrinkage up to 1000C. Size requirements are shown below.
| Temperature range | Clamp (experiment) Type | Maximum Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| -150 to 1,000°C | Expansion/penetration | 12 mm (dia.); 30 mm (length) |
TMA 402 F1 Hyperion