| | | TMA - rapid and reliable analysis in the process control, material research and development area. When materials are heated or cooled their structure, state of aggregation and/or chemical composition may alter These change* lead to continuous or sudden dimensional changes TMA is ihe generic term tor thermoanatytcal methods used for measuring mechan«al characterises ol a sample, with a constant or oscillating load, and while the sample is subjected 10 a controlled lem- | | The fields of application of the TMA 402 are diverse Due to the high resolution of the ducer and the quality of the components used, measurements are even possible on thin layers without any pro- The sample can be tested in a vacuum, static c dynamic protective or reactive gas almos- The change m length or volume ol sohds or IiquicIs as a function of temperature and load can be measured easily and accurately with the TMA | | |
| | | Measurements of viscoelasiic changes can be made with oscillating load TMA rs often used for the characterization of elastomers, thermoplastics and theimosets as well as composites, paints and coatings The technique can also be used lor the characterization of glasses. gla?«. enamels and other materials like ceramics and metals Due to its enceilent performance, the TMA 402 is becoming accepted as a standard .ration of micro electron* parts | | |