Applications Measurements

Our Expertise

The NETZSCH Thermal Analysis Applications Laboratories are a proficient partner for nearly all thermal analysis issues. Our involvement in your projects begins with painstaking sample preparation and continues through meticulous examination and interpretation of the measurement results. Our diverse methods and over 30 different state-of-the-art measuring stations will provide ready solutions for all your special questions. Customers of our laboratory services stem from a wide range of large companies in industries such as chemical, automotive, electronics, air/space travel, racing, and polymer and ceramics. 

Our Locations

In addition to our applications laboratory at the headquarters in Germany, we also have application laboratories in the USA (Boston) and in China (Shanghai).

Our Business Spectrum

Within the realm of thermal analysis and the measurement of thermophysical properties, we offer you a comprehensive line of the most diverse analysis techniques for the characterization of materials (solids, powders and liquids). Measurements can be carried out on samples of the most varied of geometries and configurations. Consult with the experts in our applications labs to choose the best-suited measuring method for your specific needs. You will be working with scientists (physicists, chemists, materials scientists) possessing consolidated knowledge about the most varied of methods and materials spectra. Confidentiality is of course guaranteed. 

Our Measuring Methods:

Method (ASTM method used where applicable)	Measurements	Temperature Range
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) (low temperature) ASTM E1269	Transformation temperatures and energetics, specific heat capacity (ASTM E1269)	-180°C to 700°C
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) (high temperature) ASTM E1269	Transformation temperatures and energetics, specific heat capactiy (ASTM E1269)	RT to 1650°C
Thermogravimetry (TGA)	Mass change, decomposition temperatures	RT to 1000°C
Simultaneous Thermogravimetry (STA) (TGA/DSC, TG/DTA)	Phase transition temperatures and energetics, mass change, decomposition temperatures	-150 to 2000°C
TGA/STA w/evolved gas analysis by MS/FTIR (capillary coupling)	Phase transition temperatures and energetic, mass change, decomposition temperature, gas analysis	RT to 1550°C
Dilatometry (DIL) ASTM E228	Thermal expansion, CTE, phase transition temperatures, sintering process	-180°C to 1650°C
Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) ASTM E831	Thermal expansion, CTE, phase transition temperatures, sintering process, softening, visco-elastic properties	-150°C to 1550°C
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) ASTM D4065	Visco-elastic properties, elastic modulus, loss modulus	-170°C to 600°C
Dielectric Analysis (DEA) ASTM E2039	Curing behavior, dielectric loss factor, ion viscosity, ion conductivity	RT to 200°C
Laser Flash technique (LFA) ASTM E1461	Thermal diffusivity, calculated thermal conductivity (w/DSC specific heat), thermal resistance, contact resistance	-185 to 2000°C
Laser Flash technique (LFA) ASTM E1461	Specific heat, thermal diffusivity, calculated thermal conductivity, thermal resistance	-100 to 1200°C
Thermal Conductivity Test (TCT) ASTM E1530	Thermal conductivity, thermal resistance	-50 to 200°C
Guarded Hot Plate System (GHP) ASTM C177	Thermal conductivity, thermal resistance (R-value)	-165 to 650°C
Heat Flow Meter (HFM) ASTM C518	Thermal conductivity, thermal resistance (R-value)	-20 to 80°C
Accelerating Rate Calorimetry (ARC) ASTM E1981	Thermal and pressure hazard evaluation, exotherm onset, self-heat rate and pressure rate as a function of temperature	RT to 500°C
Multiple Module Calorimetry (MMC) (Scanning, Isothermal, Adiabatic)	Scanning, isothermal and adiabatic calorimetry capability on gram-sized samples, pressure measurements	RT to 500°C
Battery Calorimetry	Thermal runaway, safety, heat management and in-situ cycling, heat capacity measurements	RT to 500°C