STA 1500 Simultaneous Thermal Analyzer (TGA + DSC)

The STA 1500 is ThermCon Scientific’s advanced model that allows simultaneous TG and DSC measurements. With its automatic lifting furnace design, integrated digital flow meter, and intelligent software, STA 1500 provides precise and comprehensive thermal analysis.

Key Features

• Simultaneous TG (Thermogravimetry) and DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) measurement
• Auto-lifting furnace for easy sample handling
• Built-in digital mass flow controller for gas atmosphere control
• Rapid cooling: 1000°C to 50°C in ≤ 15 minutes (external water cooling)
• Ultra-precise weighing resolution: 0.01 µg
• Wide DSC range: ±1000 mW with 0.0001 mW sensitivity
• Spectrum-based intelligent software with automatic scaling
• IR device compatibility for advanced analysis

Analytical Capabilities

DSC Applications:

• Melting and crystallization behavior
• Solid-solid phase transitions
• Polymorphism and crystallinity
• Glass transition (Tg)
• Cross-linking reactions
• Oxidative stability
• Purity determination
• Specific heat capacity
• Thermal kinetics

TGA Applications:

• Mass loss analysis
• Thermal stability
• Oxidation/reduction reactions
• Decomposition and corrosion behavior
• Composition analysis
• Reaction kinetics

Technical Specifications

Application Fields

Used across a wide range of industries and materials such as polymers, composites, resins, paints, metals, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals for:

• Thermal stability testing
• Purity analysis
• Structural transformation studies
• R&D and quality control

Examples of Use

• Indium & Tin Melting Test
• Epoxy Powder Cross-linking
• Decomposition & Corrosion Studies