Thermomicroscopy hot-stage microscopy

Thermomicroscopy (hot-stage microscopy) TM (HSM) Optical changes Phase changes, desolvations, morphological changes, crystal optics [Pg.275]

Differential thermal DTA Temperature Temperature of phase changes. [Pg.275]

Differential scanning calorimetry DSC Energy difference Enthalpies and temperature of phase changes, heat capacity, desolvations, reactions, decompositions [Pg.275]

Thermogravimetry (thermogravi metric analysis) TG (TGA) Mass changes Desolvations, decomposition, oxidation, sublimation [Pg.275]

Thermomechanical analysis TMA Distance change Mechanical changes (expansion, contraction, penetration) [Pg.275]