Data Reporting of Thermal Analysis

Data on thermal analysis should generally include the following identifications and/or statements  

The definitive name of all substances (sample, reference, diluent, etc.) and an empirical formula or equivalent compositional information should be given. 

The source of substances, details of their histories, pretreatments and chemical purity as far as is known should be stated. 

The temperature environment of the sample during measurements, including initial temperature, final temperature and rate of temperature change over the range of interest, even if linear, should be clear. 

The sample atmosphere by pressure, composition and purity and whether the atmosphere is static, self-generated or dynamic, should be stated. If possible, the ambient atmospheric pressure and humidity should be specified. When the pressure is other than atmospheric pressure, details of the controlling method should be given. 

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