Live Webinar: How to Determine the Glass Transition by Thermal Analysis
Tips and Techniques for Accurate Evaluations
Programme
- What is the glass transition temperature (Tg) and why it is important
- Introduction to the glassy state and transition effects on material properties
- Measurement techniques for determining Tg (DSC, TMA, and DMA)
- Example applications for different industries
- Interactive Q&A
The glass transition is the transformation of a substance from a glassy to a rubbery state, or vice versa. Knowing the temperature at which this transformation occurs is critical for understanding a material’s properties and behavior and how it can be used.
Thermal analysis offers several ways to determine the glass transition temperature (Tg): differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermomechanical analysis (TMA), and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA).
Join our webinar to discover the effectiveness of these techniques using a variety of application examples.
Why is knowledge of the glass transition so important?
The glass transition provides information about the molecular properties of a material as it is heated or cooled within a certain range. It defines the upper temperature limit for the use of solid amorphous materials, and the lower temperature limit for rubbery materials. It can also provide information about the degree of cure.
Knowing the glass transition is important for optimizing production parameters and material properties. In addition, the Tg can be used to identify and compare materials and is therefore important in quality control and in failure analysis.
Join the webinar to expand your knowledge and improve your understanding of this critical property. Don’t forget to have your questions ready for our experts!
Expert
Angela Hammer
Dr. sc. nat. ETH
Dr. Angela Hammer received a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (development of immobilized components for the use in ion-selective electrodes based on polyurethane membranes) from the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, Switzerland. She then joined Sika Technology AG in Zurich, Switzerland, as an analytical chemist. In 2007, she joined METTLER TOLEDO and has worked there since as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her present position, she uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments for the METTLER TOLEDO’s Materials Characterization Group located at the head office in Switzerland.
