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DISCOVER A NEW LEVEL OF DSC PERFORMANCE The Discovery DSC Innovations Design Automation User Interface Performance Applications Specifications

he Discovery DSC represents the latest innovation from TA Instruments. Building on the Tzero® technology first pioneered in our Q Series™ instruments, the Discovery DSC introduces our innovative Diffusion-Bonded Sensor technology. This technology represents the future of temperature and heat flow measurements. The Discovery DSC provides unmatched precision, accuracy, industry-leading sensitivity and resolution. The result is a Differential Scanning Calorimeter which improves every aspect of DSC performance…

THE DIFFUSION-BONDED SENSOR; THE FUTURE OF TEMPERATURE AND HEAT FLOW MEASUREMENTS TECHNOLOGY Diffusion bonding of metals is accomplished by placing two metal surfaces in contact at an elevated temperature and pressure. Over time, diffusion of the metals occurs at the atomic level, producing an intimate, continuous, high-quality bond. In the Discovery DSC, chromel and constantan are diffusion-bonded to produce the perfect thermocouple. In the resultant transducer structure, the diffusion bond is positioned just below the sample surface, in the perfect position. The measurement is less...

INCLUDES MULTIPLE INNOVATIONS DESIGNED TO INCREASE PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY Uniblock Silver Furnace The Uniblock furnace is precisely machined from a single block of silver, providing temperature uniformity and ensuring thermal homogeneity. The result is reduced thermal gradients, increased ruggedness and improved measurement precision. Temperature Controlled Electronics The Discovery DSC cell processes the measured signals through an insulated conduit to state-of-theart temperature-controlled electronics, eliminating the adverse influence of temperature variation on the electronics which...

Reliable Automation TA’s proprietary autosampler technology* is a standard feature on every Discovery DSC. Field proven in thousands of laboratories, the reliable and easy-to-use autosampler enables customers to generate superior DSC data around the clock. Powerful new TRIOS software makes it easier than ever for users to manage the sample queue. The re-designed Discovery DSC autolid provides consistent and repeatable cell closure, providing effective thermal isolation for the sensor, and further improving measurement repeatability. DISCOVER RELIABLE AUTOMATION AND ENHANCED PRODUCTIVITY

User Interface A REVOLUTIONARY NEW USER INTERFACE The Discovery DSC redefines the interaction with the instrument. The large, intuitive display and interactive menus guide the user to perform calibrations, control autosampler routines, and load or unload samples. Simple experiments can be programmed and initiated through the new QuickRun menu, and experimental progress can be monitored with the customizable real-time signal display.

TA Instruments invented Tzero® Technology, a fundamentally better way to measure heat flow. Tzero Technology provides the flattest baselines, and highest combined sensitivity and resolution of any DSC available. The Discovery DSC builds on this innovation, and through our latest advancements provides unmatched precision, repeatability and accuracy of heat flow and temperature measurements, while maintaining our industry-leading sensitivity and resolution. The result is a DSC which improves every aspect of DSC performance, and delivers meaningful and measurable benefits to the user. Baseline...

APPLICATIONS Sensitivity & Resolution There are countless ways to measure the sensitivity of a DSC, and test methods are often exploited to promote performance under a specific set of conditions. However, experienced thermal analysts know that the best DSC provides sensitivity under all experimental conditions. The Discovery DSC delivers the highest sensitivity for a diverse range of heat flow transitions, across a wide range of experimental scanning rates. This is accomplished through the combination of transducer innovations and our patented Tzero® technology which flattens the baseline,...

DISCOVER EFFORTLESS REPEATABILITY IN HEAT FLOW MEASUREMENTS Figure A 22 mg Sapphire Disc, 20 ˚C/min. Many applications require not only the measurement of accurate heat flow, but also quantitative heat capacity. Heat capacity is the fundamental intrinsic property of a material which gives rise to heat exchange, and is an incredibly sensitive indicator of structural morphology in a sample. Historically, heat capacity measurements were performed using a three-run or step-iso method. In addition to the sample measurement, additional runs were necessary to account for baseline artifacts and...

Technical Specifications Specication Temperature Range Temperature Accuracy Temperature Precision Enthalpy Precision Instrument Features Value -180 – 725 °C ±0.025 °C ±0.005 °C Color Touchscreen User Interface ® Advanced Tzero Technology Advanced Modulated DSC Included Included Included User Replaceable Cell Heat Flow Noise (rms) Dual Input Gas Delivery Module Full Range of Cooling Accessories (RCS90, RCS40, LN2P, FACS, QCA) Measurement Time Constant Indium Response Ratio Optical Accessory Kit (Raman, NIR) Compatible with Q Series™ RCS Systems (RCS90 & RCS40) Compatible with Tzero® DSC...

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