Heated Stories: What DSC Reveals About Polymers

Thermal transitions. Molecular mobility. Crosslinking dynamics.

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is a cornerstone technique in polymer analysis — providing quantitative insight into enthalpic changes associated with physical and chemical transitions. In this webinar, we deep-dive into the interpretation of DSC data across a range of polymer systems, exploring how thermal events reflect microstructural and phase-related behavior.

Key topics include:

  • Glass transition (Tg): Interpreting changes in heat capacity and their link to molecular mobility and amorphous content
  • Melting and crystallization: Determination of melting point, enthalpy, crystallinity and crystallization behavior
  • Curing kinetics: Monitoring exothermic reactions in thermosets and composite matrices
  • Oxidative stability and thermal degradation: Insights into OOT and OIT
  • Method development strategies: Optimal sample preparation, pan selection, and heating/cooling protocols for polymer-specific workflows

Real-world application examples will demonstrate how DSC is used in polymer formulation, quality assurance, and regulatory testing (e.g., ASTM D3418, ISO 11357).
 


Jiří Kislinger (Dil: English)
Jiří Kislinger (Dil: English)
Jiří Kislinger

Jiří Kislinger , ileri düzey analitik cihazlarda uzmanlaşan Anton Paar'da Ürün Yöneticisi olarak görev yapmaktadır. Fiziksel Kimya alanındaki doktorasını Brno University of Technology'de tamamlayan Kislinger, çalışmalarında malzeme bilimi ve termodinamiğe odaklanmıştır. Sağlam akademik altyapısı ve uzun yıllara dayanan sektör deneyimi sayesinde yenilikçi ürün çözümlerinin geliştirilmesinde kilit rol oynamaktadır. Bu web seminerinde kendisini ana konuşmacımız olarak ağırlamaktan mutluluk duyuyoruz.