Pharmaceutical Research, Development and Quality Assurance

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetry (TGA) are two Thermal Analysis techniques that are described in both the European (Ph. Eur., Chapter 2.2.34) and the United States pharmacopeia (USP, Chapter 891).

Coupling thermobalances to gas analysis systems such as mass spectrometers (QMS, Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer) or FTIR instruments (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) expands the spectrum of analysis and can yield important information about vaporization processes (release of solvents, sublimations) or changes in the chemical composition (water release from hydrates, decomposition) of active ingredients, auxiliary substances and formulations.


The Benefit to You:

Precision, reliability, retraceability and conformance of the measurements with legal specifications are all important factors to consider when working in a regulated environment. NETZSCH Analyzing & Testing not only provides you with high-performance instruments of reputed German manufacture, but also offers flexible qualification agreements (IQ-OQ-PQ), on-site calibration service, a multitude of training courses for the continuing education of your staff, and expert application support.





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• Analytical Instruments for the Characterization of Pharmaceuticals


• Technical Services, Service in Regulated Areas


• NETZSCH Training Program


• Applications Advice 
  
  
  
  Here you will find downloadable literature as well as the order form for the NETZSCH Annual
  
  „Thermoanalytical Characterization of Pharmaceuticals".
  
   

Our product recommendation for you:

DSC 200 F3 Maia®
This newest Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) development at NETZSCH unites compactness, robustness and simple operation with high detection sensitivity for your preferred application in material quality control and failure analysis, especially in polymer processing.
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DSC 204 F1 Phoenix®
Very high sensitivity and resolution can be realized with this premium Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), which also features an automatic sample changer (ASC), temperature modulation (TM-DSC), baseline optimization (BeFlat®), correction of thermal resistance and time constants (DSC-correction), even coupling to QMS and FTIR as well as UV-extension for photo-calorimetry.
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QMS 403 C Aëolos®
The QMS 403 Aëolos® is a very compact mass spectrometer with a heated capillary inlet system, specially designed for routine analysis of volatile decomposition products of thermal analysis (instrument for EGA: evolved gas analysis).
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FTIR Coupling
Different thermal analysis systems can be combined with a Fourier Transform-Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR), which has proved its efficiency especially in the organic field (instrument for EGA: evolved gas analysis).
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TG 209 F3 Tarsus
This easy-to-use instrument for thermogravimetry was developed especially for routine applications in the field of plastics, but also finds application in the chemical industry. With a range of up to 1000°C, it is the ideal starter unit and offers the patented c-DTA® for the detection of exothermal and endothermal reactions with DSC.
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STA 449 F1 Jupiter®
With the introduction of the new STA 449 F1 Jupiter® NETZSCH is setting new standards. Unlimited configuration flexibility and unmatched performance are the foundations for a great variety of application possibilities in the fields of ceramics, metals, plastics, and composites over a broad temperature range (-150...2400°C).
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TG 209 F1 Libra®
Flexibility with the fittings of this premium instrument for thermogravimetry allow it to cover almost any imaginable application in the range up to 1100°C. The new system has many outstanding features: BeFlat® function allows or immediate measurement upon switching on the unit, the system’s heating rates of up to 200 K/min allow for faster results, while its corrosion-resistant ceramic furnace withstands even fluorine- or chlorine-containing polymers, c-DTA® function for the detection of exothermal and endothermal reactions.
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