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THERMAL CHARACTERIZATION
By "thermal property" is meant the response of a material to the application of heat. As a solid absorbs energy in the form of heat, its temperature rises and its dimensions increase. The
energy may be transported to cooler regions of the specimen if temperature gradients exist, and ultimately, the specimen may melt. Heat capacity, thermal expansion, and thermal conductivity are properties that are
often critical in the practical utilization of solids.
In the following pages you will learn about:
1. Temperature measurement and control
2. DSC/TGA
3. Heat capacity
4. Thermal expansion
5. Heat conductivity
6. Thermal diffusivity
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