THERMAL PROPERTY TESTING

Cincinnati Testing Laboratories is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited for testing thermal properties

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DSC EQUIPMENT: TA INSTRUMENTS Q2000

Features TA’s Advanced TZero® technology and temperature modulation capability.

Temperature Range: -90°C to 550°C

Test Standards:

  • ASTM E1356 – Glass Transition by DSC
  • ASTM E2602 – Glass Transition by Modulated DSC
  • ASTM E1269 – Specific Heat Capacity by DSC
  • ASTM E2716 – Specific Heat Capacity by Modulated DSC
  • ASTM D3418 – Glass Transition and Enthalpies of Fusion and Crystallization
  • SACMA SRM 25R-94 – Onset Temperature and Peak Temperature

DMA EQUIPMENT: TA INSTRUMENTS Q800

Multiple loading configurations are available, including; three-point bend, single cantilever, and dual cantilever.

Temperature Range: 23°C to 600°C

Test Standards:

  • ASTM D7028 – Glass Transition Temperature by DMA
  • ASTM E1640 – Glass Transition Temperature by DMA
  • SACMA SRM 18R-94 – Glass Transition Temperature by DMA
  • ASTM D4065 – Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Plastics
  • ASTM D5418 – Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Plastics In Flexure
  • EN 6032 – Determination of Glass Transition Temperatures

TMA EQUIPMENT: TA INSTRUMENTS Q400EM

Multiple loading configurations are available, including; expansion, penetration, compression, tension, and flexural. The Q400EM also features dynamic loading and temperature modulation capabilities.

Temperature Range: -150°C to 1,000°C

Test Standards:

  • ASTM E1545: Glass Transition by TMA
  • ASTM E831: Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid Materials by TMA
  • ASTM E2347: Indentation Softening Temperature
  • ASTM E2092: Distortion Temperature in Three-Point Bending by TMA
  • GE E50TF36-S1: Glass Transition of Composites by TMA
  • Bell 299-947-299 D, Method 509.2: Glass Transition by Microflexure TMA

CTE EQUIPMENT: TA INSTRUMENTS DIL 803

Horizontal style dilatometer ensures uniform temperature profile. Dual-specimen capability improves program delivery schedules

Temperature Range: -160°C to 700°C

Test Standard:

  • ASTM E228: Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid Materials With a Push-Rod Dilatometer

THERMAL DIFFUSIVITY EQUIPMENT: TA INSTRUMENTS DXF-200 / EM-200

Xenon flash method accurately measures diffusivity of a wide range of materials. Dual-specimen capability improves program delivery schedules.

Temperature Range: -150° to 200°C

Test Standard:

  • ASTM E1461: Thermal Diffusivity by the Flash Method

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