Rheology: TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid Rheometer (HR2) is capable of characterization of rheological properties of simple and complex fluids, gels, and elastomers over a wide temperature range of -160 – 600°C. Cone and plate, parallel plates (with solvent trap option), concentric cylindrical geometries, as well as the SER3 universal testing platform for extensional rheology are available. Ubbelohde capillary viscometers of various sizes, capable of accurate measurement of low viscosity liquids from 0 – 150°C.
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA): TA Instruments 800 DMA with various operating modes and test probes available with temperature range from -160 – 600°C. Three point bending, fiber, film, and cantilever geometries are available.
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA): TA Instruments Q5000IR capable of measuring weight loss (0.1 mg sensitivity) at heating rates up to 1200°C under a variety of purge gases.
Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC): TA Instruments Q2000 with temperature range from -180 to 550°C. Nano DSC capable of characterization of the thermal stability and heat capacity of proteins and other macromolecules in dilute solutions.Â
Spectroscopic Techniques
​Rheo-dielectric capability: TA Instruments HR2 hybrid rheometer coupled with Keysight E4980 Precision LCR Meter, capable of performing simultaneous rheological and dielectric measurements, in the temperature range -160°C to 350°C. The voltage range is between 0.005 to 20 V with a frequency range of 20 Hz to 2 MHz. Disposable plates are available for curing system.
