Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry

The facility includes different types of calorimetry and thermal analysis equipment, including thermogravimetry, DSCs, Calvet, isothermal, isoperibol and flow calorimeters.

These can be used to study a variety of:

  • Systems, e.g., solids, liquids, biomolecules, living cells,
  • Properties, e.g., heat capacities, enthalpies of dilution, mixture, and
  • Processes, e.g., phase transitions, biological activity of microorganisms, protein folding-unfolding.
Scientific domain PE3: Condensed Matter Physics PE10: Earth System Science PE2: Fundamental Constituents of Matter LS1: Molecules of Life: Biological Mechanisms Structures and Functions LS3: Cellular Developmental and Regenerative Biology
Keywords Calorimetry and thermal analysis Characterisation
Home partner institution (ULISBOA) University of Lisbon
Technical staff available Yes
Open to external users Yes
Equipment
  • Isoperibol solution,
  • Thermogravimetry (TGA),
  • Thermal Active Monitor,
  • Differential Scan (DSC), and
  • Calvet calorimeters.
Description

The facility includes different types of calorimetry and thermal analysis equipment, including thermogravimetry, DSCs, Calvet, isothermal, isoperibol and flow calorimeters.

These can be used to study a variety of:

  • Systems, e.g., solids, liquids, biomolecules, living cells,
  • Properties, e.g., heat capacities, enthalpies of dilution, mixture, and
  • Processes, e.g., phase transitions, biological activity of microorganisms, protein folding-unfolding.