Thermogravimetric Analyzer

     PerkinElmer The TGA 8000™ Thermogravimetric Analyzer

The TGA 8000™ Thermogravimetric Analyzer from PerkinElmer is a state-of-the-art instrument designed for high-sensitivity thermal analysis. With its advanced features and intelligent design, the TGA 8000 delivers fast, accurate, and reproducible results, making it an essential tool for research and development laboratories. Its user-friendly interface and robust construction ensure it performs optimally in demanding environments.

Key Features:

  • Vertical Design: Incorporates a high-sensitivity balance and quick-response furnace with thermal isolation, ensuring accurate measurements and stability.
  • Precision Balance: Offers a sensitivity of 0.1 µg, a capacity of 1300 mg, and an accuracy of better than 0.02%.
  • Temperature Range: Capable of operating from 20 °C to 1200 °C with adjustable scan rates from 0.1 °C/min to 500 °C/min.
  • Autosampler/Autoloader: Enhances laboratory efficiency by allowing automated sample loading and unloading for increased throughput.
  • Advanced Software Integration: Equipped with Pyris V12 software for seamless data handling and analysis, including real-time monitoring via iOS devices.

Specifications:

Specification Details
Design Vertical design with thermally isolated balance
Balance Sensitivity 0.1 µg
Balance Capacity 1300 mg
Temperature Range 20 °C to 1200 °C
Scan Rates 0.1 °C/min to 500 °C/min
Furnace Cooling Method Forced air cooled with external fan
Isothermal Precision ±0.1 °C
Sample Environment Static or dynamic (Nitrogen, Argon, Helium, etc.)
Gas Control Mass flow controlled with switchable gases
Autosampler Capacity 48 position
Software Pyris V12 for instrument control and data analysis

Typical Applications:

  • Decomposition studies
  • Compositional analysis (oil/plasticizer content, polymer content, carbon content)
  • Solvent/moisture/volatile content analysis