Authors:Mike Reading, Douglas J. Hourston,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: calorimetry, characterisation, polymer, topics, analysis, thermal, applications, practical, temperature, differential, scanning, theoretical, modulated
Number of Pages: 329
Published: 2006-04-11
List price: $219.00
ISBN-10: 140203749X
ISBN-13: 9781402037498

MTDSC provides a step-change increase in the power of calorimetry to characterize virtually all polymer systems including curing systems, blends and semicrystalline polymers. It enables hidden transitions to be revealed, miscibility to be accurately assessed, and phases and interfaces in complex blends to be quantified. It also enables crystallinity in complex systems to be measured and provides new insights into melting behaviour. All of this is achieved by a simple modification of conventional DSC. In 1992 a new calorimetric technique was introduced that superimposed a small modulation on

Authors:J. A. McLean, G. Tobin,
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: calorimetry, human
Number of Pages: 356
Published: 2007-12-03
List price: $70.00
ISBN-10: 0521048850
ISBN-13: 9780521048859

This volume provides a comprehensive survey of the theory, practice, and techniques of calorimetry as applied to the study of energy metabolism in humans and animals. Calorimetry is used to estimate nutritional requirements of man and farm livestock and to evaluate different foods. It is also a powerful tool used in research into fundamental nutritional and physiological life processes and in the evaluation of stresses imposed by abnormal or severe environments. It is currently being applied in various branches of medical research and can be used as a diagnostic tool in hospitals for investiga

Author: P.J. Haines
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Keywords: rsc, paperbacks, calorimetry, analysis, thermal, principles
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 2002-05-31
List price: $59.95
ISBN-10: 0854046100
ISBN-13: 9780854046102

The use of thermal and calorimetric methods has shown rapid growth over the last two decades, in an increasingly wide range of applications. In addition, a number of powerful new techniques have been developed. This book supplies a concise and readable account of the principles, experimental apparatus and practical procedures used in thermal analysis and calorimetric methods of analysis. Brief accounts of the basic theory are reinforced with detailed applications of the methods and contemporary developments. Also included is information on standard test methods and manufacturers. Written by

Author: Yaakov Kraftmakher
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: applications, theory, calorimetry, modulation
Number of Pages: 283
Published: 2004-07-27
List price: $195.00
ISBN-10: 3540210822
ISBN-13: 9783540210825

Modulation Calorimetry reviews modulation techniques for measuring specific heat, thermal expansivity, temperature derivative of resistance, thermopower, and spectral absorptance. Owing to the periodic nature of the temperature oscillations, high sensitivity and excellent temperature resolution are peculiar to all these methods. The monograph presents the various methods of the modulation and of measuring the temperature oscillations. Important applications of the modulation techniques for studying physical phenomena in solids and liquids are considered in depth (equilibrium point defects, ph

Authors:Günther Höhne, Wolfgang F. Hemminger, H.-J. Flammers
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: calorimetry, scanning, differential
Number of Pages: 298
Published: 2003-09-10
List price: $249.00
ISBN-10: 354000467X
ISBN-13: 9783540004677

In this updated and fully revised second edition, the authors provide the newcomer and the experienced practitioner with a balanced and comprehensive insight into all important methods and aspects of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), including a sound presentation of the theoretical basis of DSC thermal analysis and temperature-modulated DSC (TMDCS). Emphasis is placed on modern evaluation techniques, instrumentation, the underlying measurement principles, metrologically correct calibrations, factors influencing the measurement process, and on the exact interpretation of the results. Th

Author: Richard B. Kemp
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: macromolecules, man, volume, calorimetry, thermal, analysis, handbook
Number of Pages: 1032
Published: 1999-12-27
List price: $621.00
ISBN-10: 0444820884
ISBN-13: 9780444820884

The applications and interest in thermal analysis and calorimetry have grown enormously during the last half of the 20th century. These techniques have become indispensable in the study of processes such as catalysis, hazards evaluation etc., and in measuring important physical properties quickly, conveniently and with markedly improved accuracy. Consequently, thermal analysis and calorimetry have grown in stature and more scientists and engineers have become at least part-time, practitioners. People new to the field therefore need a source of information describing the basic principles and cu

Author: Michael E. Brown
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: principles, practice, volume, calorimetry, thermal, analysis, handbook
Number of Pages: 722
Published: 1998-09-21
List price: $519.00
ISBN-10: 044482085X
ISBN-13: 9780444820853

Hardbound. Volume 1 describes the basic background information common to thermal analysis and calorimetry in general. Thermodynamic and kinetic principles are discussed along with the instrumentation and methodology associated with thermoanalytical and calorimetric techniques. The purpose is to collect the discussion of these general principles and minimize redundancies in the subsequent volumes that are concerned with the applications of these principles and methods. More unique methods, which pertain to specific processes or materials, are covered in later volumes.