The NETZSCH STA 449 F3 Jupiter® simultaneous thermal analyzer (STA) allows for the simultaneous application of Thermogravimetry (TG, monitoring mass changes) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC, testing thermal effects) between 25 °C and 1600 °C with a single sample in a single experiment. This is enabled by a high-performance Heat-Flux DSC, a sub-microgram-resolution thermobalance, and a silicon carbide furnace. The TGA and DSC signals obtained from STA are based on identical test conditions: same atmosphere, gas flow rate, vapor pressure on the sample, heating rate, thermal contact to the sample crucible and sensor, and radiation effect. Furthermore, sample throughput is improved as more information can be gathered from each test run. An integrated Automatic Sampler Changer (ASC) provides streamlined measurement capabilities with minimal human intervention. Vacuum-tight design enables measurements at a wide variety of defined environments (e.g. vacuum, N2, He, Ar, O2). The STA is also coupled with evolved gas analysis (EGA) using mass spectrometry (NETZSCH Aeolos QMS 403 D) and FT-IR spectroscopy (Bruker ALPHA II) to provide measurements in sync against time.

Available Purge Gases

Nitrogen, Helium, Argon, Oxygen

Sample Crucible

Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3), Ø 6.8 mm/85 μL from Netzsch (Order# GB399972)

Vacuum-Tight Design, Oxygen Trapping System, Top-Loading Balance, Definable Atmosphere Conditions, Silicon Carbide High-Temperature Furnace, In parallel Coupled MS and FT-IR, Interchangeable Sample Carrier, 20-Position Automatic Sample Changer, 3-Channel Mass Flow Controller, BeFlat Baseline Method.