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Device Name / Brand / Model
• Name: Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) System
• Brand: TA Instruments
• Model: TGA-55
Overview
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is a thermal analysis method that investigates the thermal and chemical behavior of a material by measuring its mass loss as a function of temperature and/or time. This technique enables precise determination of thermal stability, oxidative resistance, moisture and volatile content, decomposition mechanisms, and composition ratios in multi-component systems. The TGA system is widely used as a critical analytical tool in formulation development, stability studies, biomaterial characterization, and thermoanalytical validation workflows. It is commonly applied to evaluate thermal stability of pharmaceutical formulations, verify biomaterial compositions, and analyze thermal behavior of novel carrier systems. Due to its broad applicability, TGA is used across a wide range of materials—from polymers and ceramics to pharmaceuticals and petrochemical products.
Purpose / Output
• Thermal stability evaluation via temperature/time-dependent mass loss measurement
• Determination of moisture/volatile content and decomposition steps
• Analysis of oxidative resistance and degradation mechanisms using controlled atmospheres
• Estimation of component ratios and residue/ash content in multi-component systems
Application Areas
• Pharmaceutical and biomaterial analyses: determining thermal stability and decomposition behavior of components
• Polymer science: measuring degradation temperatures, filler ratios, and moisture content
• Ceramic and composite materials: evaluation of high-temperature resistance and structural stability
• Petrochemical and chemical industry: analysis of additives, impurities, and by-products
Highlights
• Wide temperature range (25–1000 °C) supporting diverse material classes
• Operation under nitrogen, air, or oxygen atmospheres for inert and oxidative testing
• Support for advanced thermoanalytical applications with EGA furnace vacuum capability (depending on configuration)
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Temperature range | 25 – 1000 °C |
| Operating atmosphere | Nitrogen, Air, Oxygen |
| Typical sample mass | Approx. 1–5 mg |
| Maximum sample capacity | Approx. 15 mg |
| Temperature accuracy | ±1 °C |
| Temperature precision | ±0.1 °C |
| Mass resolution | 0.1 mg |
| Weighing accuracy | ±0.01% |
| Vacuum level (EGA furnace) | 50 µTorr |
Contact / Service Request
For service requests: you may email [email protected]. (Please specify the sample type, purpose, and preferred date range.)