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DSC curves often exhibit effects that cannot immediately be understood. In such cases, it would be very helpful to actually see what is going on in the sample. This would enable us to identify solid-solid transitions, differentiate between overlapping effects such as melting and decomposition, observe the shrinkage of fibers or films, or simply identify the cause of an artifact in a DSC curve.
To obtain this visual information, we have developed a versatile optical accessory that can be used with any METTLER TOLEDO DSC. It consists of a dedicated optical system, a CCD camera, and image capture and processing software that is synchronized with the DSC temperature program. The system records images of samples at predefined temperatures or time intervals. During an experiment, snapshots can be taken. Single recorded images can be copied to a clipboard, exported, and predefined sequences of images can be used to compose movies.
Features and benefits of DSC-Microscopy
- Imaging possibilities – use visual information to aid result interpretation
- Intuitive user interface – for simple and easy-to-learn operation
- Seamless process – efficient, step-by-step guidance through the visual analysis
- Quick and easy upgrade – add a high-quality imaging system in just minutes
