DSC 3500
Sirius
Analyzing & Testing
Differential Scanning Calorimetry – DSC
Technique, Instrument, Applications
DSC 3500 Sirius – Principle of Operation
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is one of the most frequently used techniques in the field of thermal characterization of solids and liquids. Easy handling and rapid analysis are among the hallmarks of this analytical technique, which has proven to be highly significant in the areas of research, development, and quality control. There are a variety of
standards (ASTM, DIN, ISO, etc.) for the application, evaluation and
interpretation of specific materials, products and properties.
DSC Measurement Information <Glass transitions <Melting/crystallization behavior <Degree of crystallinity <Solid-solid transitions <Polymorphism <Cross-linking reactions < Specific heat <Purity determination <Oxidative stability <Decomposition behavior Principle of Operation
In this technique, a sample is placed inside a crucible which is then placed inside the measurement cell (furnace) of the DSC system along with a reference pan which is normally empty. By applying a controlled temperature program (isothermal, heating or cooling at constant rates), caloric changes can be characterized.
DSC 3500 Sirius – Sturdy and Reliable
The DSC3500 Sirius combines the advantages of modern technology, high sensitivity and a robust, easy-to-operate work horse. Tests can be carried out in the temperature range between -170°C and 600°C. Key components of the DSC 3500 Sirius are the DSC heat flux sensor, the furnace and clever connection fittings which are designed for the quick and easy attachment of various cooling systems.
The sensor of the DSC 3500 Sirius combines high stability and optimized resolution of thermal effects. Laser-guided welding processes for the sensor disks and thermocouple wires yield true sensitivity and robustness.
Technical Key Data
Temperature range -170°C to 600°C
Heating rates 0.001 K/min to 100 K/min
Cooling rates 0.001 K/min to 100 K/min (depending on temp.)
Sensor Heat flux system
Measurement range ±600 mW Accuracy
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Temperature 0.1 K Enthalpy < 1% Cooling options·
Forced air (RT to 600°C)·
Intracooler IC40 (-40°C to 600°C)·
Intracooler IC70 (-70°C to 600°C)·
Liquid nitrogen (-170°C to 600°C)Atmospheres Oxidizing, inert (static, dynamic)
ASC (optional) Robot for up to 20 samples and references
Key Features of the DSC 3500
Sirius
Reliable – Furnace & Sensor
The heating wires of the furnace surround the entire sensor plate. They are arranged in such a way that no temperature gradients occur in or above the sensor disk.
This arrangement is the basis for a highly homogeneous heat flow to the sample and reference pans from all sides and therefore also for a highly stable baseline and an excellent signal-to-noise ratio. Condensation of volatiles is reduced to a minimum.
Variable – Gases and Cooling Options
Protective and purge gas inlets are, of course, standard features of the unit. For improved cooling times and subambient temperature tests, various cooling options such as forced air, intracooler or liquid nitrogen cooling systems are available. Of course, a versatile gas switching and flow control system are also available.
Efficient – Automatic Sample Changer
For applications with a high sample throughput, we offer an automatic sample changer (ASC) for up to 20 samples and references, which accommodates different crucible types. Intracooler head insert port Access window of cooling head (closed)
Scheme of the gas-tight DSC 3500 Sirius (without automatic sample changer (ASC))
Small gas-tight DSC cell
LN2 inlet
-100 0 100 200 300 400 500 Temperature/°C 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 cp/ J/(g∙K) cp values according to NIST [J/(g·K)] 0.400 0.713 0.245 0.403 0.717 0.247 Experimental cp values [J/(g·K)] Temperature [°C] 0.902 1.015 1.087 1.132 1.161 0.906 1.019 1.089 1.137 1.171 -100.0 °C 0.0 °C -140.0 °C 100.0 °C 200.0 °C 300.0 °C 400.0 °C 500.0 °C
DSC 3500 Sirius _ Applications
The DSC 3500 Sirius can be employed for the characterization of a great variety of materials in applications including polymers, pharmaceuticals, textiles, foods, cosmetics, inorganic materials, metals and the like. The technique employed by this instrument makes it a fast and reliable tool for researchers in fields such as
automotive, clothing, drugs, and so on. Its easy operation, fast analysis time and standardized evaluation procedures also make the DSC 3500 Sirius optimal for application in quality assurance and failure analysis laboratories.
Heat Capacity on Inorganic Material – From Low to High Temperatures
Sapphire is a common reference material for specific heat measure-ments with well-proven cp data. Here, the DSC 3500 Sirius was used to determine the specific heat capacity of a sapphire disk between -140°C and 500°C. Afterwards, the heat capacity values obtained were compared with those provided by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technol-ogy). A maximum error of 0.8% was attained over the entire temperature range.
Determination of the specific heat capacity of sapphire. Sample mass: 112.25 mg. Crucibles: platinum with pierced lid. Temperature program: heating at 10 K/min.
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Sum of calculated curves Curve 1 Curve 2 Curve 3 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 -0.1 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 Temperature/°C DSC / mW/mg 100 150 200 250 Temperature/°C 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 DSC / mW/mg 121.0 °C 252.6 °C 107.3 °C 117.2 °C 136.9 °C Film B Film C 246.5 °C 127.0 °C 159.1 °C 126.4 °C 139.5 °C ↓ exo Film A Packaging Material – DSC as an Identification Tool
A DSC is a fast, easy-to-use instrument for the identification of materials. In the present case, three different packaging materials were measured between 30°C and 300°C at 10 K/min in two heating steps with a controlled cooling at 20 K/min in between. The 1st heating yields information on the thermal history of a polymer; the 2nd heating reflects its material properties. The plot on the right displays the 2nd heating runs for each of the three samples A, B and C. Only in the DSC curves for samples A and B was a later peak also detected – at 247°C and 253°C, respectively (typical melting range for different kinds of polyamide). The peak with a temperature of 159°C exhibited solely by film C is most probably attributable to the melting of polypropylene. The two peaks
additionally located at 126°C and 140°C, as well as those detected in the same temperature range in the DSC curves of films A and B, are due to different polyethylene types.
In the figure on the right, the advanced Peak Separation software was used to separate the three peaks detected in sample B between 100°C and 125°C. The graph shows the almost perfect correlation between the measured curve (dotted) and the sum of three calculated curves (red) with peak temperatures at 107°C, 117°C and 121°C. Such separation allows for the accurate determination of individual peak areas and temperatures.
DSC measurement on 3 different polymer packaging films. Sample masses: 0.692 mg (sample A), 1.45 mg (sample B), and 0.919 mg (sample C); crucibles: aluminum, pierced lid. Before the 2nd heating
at 20 K/min, the sample was heated and cooled between 30°C and 300°C at 20 K/min.
190 200 210 220 230 240 Temperature/°C 0 1 2 3 4 5 DSC/mW/mg Onset*: 216.8 °C 55.36 J/g 222 .1 °C Area: Peak: 55.98 J/g 220.0 °C 216.7 °C Area: Peak: Onset: Onset*: 216.8 °C 55.23 J/g 221.5 °C Area: Peak: 55.96 J/g 219.9 °C 216.7 °C Area: Peak: Onset: ↓ exo Lot 1 Lot 2 170 180 190 200 210 220 Temperature/°C -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 DSC/mW/mg -55.34 J/g 186.8 °C 187.1 °C Area: Peak: End: -55 .16 J/g 188 .7 °C 189 .0 °C Area: Peak: End: ↓ exo Dashed: 2nd heating Solid Line: 1st heating
Lot 1 Lot 2 190 200 210 220 230 240 Temperature/°C 0 1 2 3 4 5 DSC/mW/mg Onset*: 216.8 °C 55.36 J/g 222 .1 °C Area: Peak: 55.98 J/g 220.0 °C 216.7 °C Area: Peak: Onset: Onset*: 216.8 °C 55.23 J/g 221.5 °C Area: Peak: 55.96 J/g 219.9 °C 216.7 °C Area: Peak: Onset: ↓ exo Lot 1 Lot 2 170 180 190 200 210 220 Temperature/°C -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 DSC/mW/mg -55.34 J/g 186.8 °C 187.1 °C Area: Peak: End: -55 .16 J/g 188 .7 °C 189 .0 °C Area: Peak: End: ↓ exo Dashed: 2nd heating Solid Line: 1st heating
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Lot 2
DSC 3500 Sirius _ Applications
Quality Control on Two Solders
The DSC 3500 Sirius can also be used for the quality control of metal alloys. In this example, two solders made of the same material but taken from different lots were each measured two times between 25°C and 250°C. The upper plot compares the 1st and 2nd heating segments for the two samples. Both segments exhibit an endothermic peak (onset temperature at 217°C) which is due to the melting of the metal alloys. The melting behavior of the two lots is very similar; this is expressed not only in the shape of the curves but also in the peak temperatures and areas.
However, the two materials exhibit different cooling behavior (lower plot) after the first heating. Lot 1 (blue curve) already crystallizes at 189°C (endset), whereas lot 2 exhibits an even stronger under-cooling effect; the start of crystallization is shifted to a lower temperature (endset 187°C). This effect can be explained by differing impurity content in the two products.
This example shows that the DSC 3500 Sirius is capable of performing fast quality checks. In addition, it demon-strates the importance of cooling runs – especially in cases with similar heating behavior.
1st and 2nd heating segments on two solder materials. Sample mass: 6.47 mg (lot 1) and 7.05 mg
(lot 2). Crucibles: Aluminum with pierced lid. Temperature program: Two heating segments up to 250°C, heating and cooling rates: 10 K/min
Cooling segment on two solder materials. Sample mass: 6.47 mg (lot 1) and 7.05 mg (lot 2). Crucibles: Aluminum with pierced lid. Temperature program: Two heating segments up to 250°C, heating and cooling rates: 10 K/min
-80 -60 -40 -20 0 Temperature/°C -1.0 -0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 DSC/mW/mg -44.8 °C -64.3 °C -69.4 °C -18.1 °C -27.1 °C -0.2 J/g -3.5 °C Area: Peak*: Area: 46.9 J/g Area: -41.7 J/g -3.7 J/g -52.8 °C Area: Peak: -11.7 °C -18.3 °C ↓ exo heating 20 40 60 80 100 Time /min -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 DSC/mW/mg 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Temp./°C OIT: 4.2 min
OIT: 13.1 min OIT: 63.3 min
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Dashed: DSC signal under nitrogen Continuous: DSC signal under air Dotted: Temperature signal
cooling -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 Temperature /°C -0,40 -0,35 -0,30 -0,25 DSC/mW/mg -0,2 J/g -3,5 °C Area: Peak*: ↓ exo -80 -60 -40 -20 0 Temperature/°C -1.0 -0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 DSC/mW/mg -44.8 °C -64.3 °C -69.4 °C -18.1 °C -27.1 °C -0.2 J/g -3.5 °C Area: Peak*: Area: 46.9 J/g Area: -41.7 J/g -3.7 J/g -52.8 °C Area: Peak: -11.7 °C -18.3 °C ↓ exo heating 20 40 60 80 100 Time /min -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 DSC/mW/mg 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Temp./°C OIT: 4.2 min
OIT: 13.1 min OIT: 63.3 min
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Dashed: DSC signal under nitrogen Continuous: DSC signal under air Dotted: Temperature signal
cooling -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 Temperature /°C -0,40 -0,35 -0,30 -0,25 DSC/mW/mg -0,2 J/g -3,5 °C Area: Peak*: ↓ exo
Melting and Crystallization Behavior of Edible Oil
The DSC 3500 Sirius is also well suited for investigations in the food industry. Presented here are the results of a DSC measurement on rapeseed oil. The sample was first cooled to -150°C and then heated to 40°C. The exothermic peak beginning at -18°C during controlled cooling at 10 K/min comes from the crystallization of the oil. The three minima at -45°C, -64°C and -69°C reflect the composition of the oil consisting mainly of oleic acid, linoleic acid and linolenic acid as well as of various saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. The additional peak detected at -4°C is probably caused by the crystallization of an additive. In the subsequent heating, crystallization occurs at -53°C, followed by the
Oxidative-Induction Time (OIT) on Rapeseed Oil
The oxidative-induction time (OIT) can be determined in order to estimate the relative stability of hydrocarbons to oxidation. This can be done easily with the DSC 3500 Sirius. Displayed here are measurements on rapeseed oil heated to three different tempera-tures under inert (nitrogen) condi-tions. After a five-minute equilibration time, the atmosphere was switched to air. The DSC curves show the influence of the test temperature on the degradation of the samples. Degra-dation began earlier at higher temperatures: It took 63 min under oxidizing conditions at 140°C, but only 4 min for the test carried out at 180°C.
DSC measurements on rapeseed oil. Sample mass: 1.19 mg. Crucibles: Aluminum with lid. Temperature program: Cooling to -150°C, heating to 40°C, heating and cooling rates: 10 K/min
DSC measurements on rapeseed oil. Sample mass: 1.19 mg. Crucibles: Aluminum with lid. Temperature program: Cooling to -150°C, heating to 40°C, heating and cooling rates: 10 K/min, isothermal temper-atures: 140°C (green), 160°C (blue) and 180°C (red).
melting of the components of the rapeseed oil (peak temperatures at -27°C, -18°C and -12°C).
DSC 3500 Sirius _ Proteus® Software and Accessories
The DSC 3500 Sirius runs on a Windows® operating system and includes everything you need to carry out a measurement and evaluate the resulting data. User-friendly menus combined with automated routines make Proteus® very easy to use while providing sophisticated analysis.
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Software produced by iso-certified company NETZSCH for Windows®, XP and Windows® 7 operating systems·
Simultaneous measurement andevaluation
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Operation of different instruments with one computer·
Combined analysis of DSC, TGA andTMA and DMA measurements
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Input and free placement of text elements·
Calculation of 1st and 2nd derivative·
Selectable colors and line types·
Storage and restoration of analyses·
Context-sensitive help system·
Results by e-mail·
Automatic detection of instrumentsettings (e.g., furnace, sensor, etc.)
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Data export in Excel®-compatible CSV-format·
Calibration and correction routines for temperature, sensitivity, baseline·
Picture-in-picture presentation (PIP/FLIP)·
Comprehensive analysis of·
Glass transitions·
Peak/peak search, selectable baseline·
Partial peak area·
Transition enthalpies:Analysis of peak area (enthalpies) with selectable baselines
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Automatic baseline correction·
Degree of crystallinity·
Specific heat determination cp (optional)·
Tau-R® Mode: takes into account the time constant and thermal resistance of the instrument and thus reveals sharper DSC effects from the sample (optional)·
Liquid fraction, solid fat index (SFI)·
BeFlat® for baseline optimization (optional)·
OIT evaluation·
Monitoring of all MFC gas flows·
Simultaneous analysis of multiple curves·
Re‐import of measurements savedas ASCII files
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Temperature-modulated DSC(optional)
Advanced Software (optional)
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Peak Separation for accurate separation and evaluation of overlapping transitions·
NETZSCH Thermokinetics for advanced characterization of reactions and kinetic parameters also provides predictions of the processKey Features of the General Software
Key Features of the Proteus® Software for DSC
DSC Accessories
The DSC 3500 Sirius can be equipped with various accessories and add-ons for optimum adjustment of the system to your requirements. Various cooling systems can be used to cool the furnace back to room temperature. Subambient temperatures (down to -70°C) can be achieved with the cost-effective Intracooler. The liquid nitrogen cooling system allows tests at subambient temperatures down to -170°C. The DSC 3500 Sirius can be equipped with a gas flow control system for precise control of up to three different purge/protective gases.
Routine measurements are facilitated with the convenient automatic sample changer (ASC) for up to 20 samples and references, even in different crucible types.
A wide range of crucibles (aluminum, silver, gold, copper, platinum, alumina, zirconia, graphite, stainless steel, etc.) is available for nearly all possible applications and sample materials.
The SampleCutter is ideal for the preparation of polymer samples; it allows for defined cuts for generating plane sample surfaces.
Sealing press for different aluminum crucible types
Al crucibles with lids Medium-pressure crucible (left) and high-pressure crucible (right)
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