Thermal Analysis (Allentown Lab)

Intertek Allentown’s thermal analysis scientists offer expertise in measuring the thermal properties of materials, including polymers, plastics, composites, laminates, adhesives, coatings, pharmaceuticals (non GLP/GMP), organic materials, food, rubber, petroleum, chemicals, and more. Thermal tests for the determination of endotherms, exotherms, phase transitions, weight loss on heating, and dimension changes are also performed.

Thermal analysis lab techniques used by our scientists include:

• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
• Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
• Thermogravimetric Analysis – IR (TGA-IR)
• Thermomechanical analysis (TMA)

Thermal analysis capabilities include:

• Thermal Phase Changes
• Glass Transition Temperature
• Melting Temperature
• Crystallization Temperature
• Endothermic Effects
• Exothermic Effects
• Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
• Thermal Stability
• Weight Loss Profile
• Onset of Decomposition
• Filler Content
• Specific Heat Capacity by DSC

We can answer industry specific questions such as:

• What is the glass transition temperature of my polymer?
• What is the melting point of my polymer?
• How much filler is present in my sample?
• At what temperature does my sample decompose?