Labratory Capabilities

DSC - Differential Scanning Colorimetry Thermal Analyst 2000 System

Measurements:

Glass Transitions Melting Points
Crystallization Time
Crystallization Temperature
Percent Crystallinity
Heats of Fusion and Reactions
Specific Heats
Oxidative Stability Rate of Cure
Degree of Cure
Reaction Kinetics
Purity
Thermal Stability
Boiling Points
Transition Temperatures
Rate and Degree of Cure
Dielectric Properties
a) Permitivity
b) Loss Factor
Flow Characteristics via Ionic Conduction
Molecular Relaxation Studies
Simultaneously Scans up to 28 Frequencies
Tensile Strength
Tensile Modulus
Tensile Elongation
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Flexural Elongation
Compression Yield Strength
Ultimate Compressive Strength
Short Beam Shear Strength
Lap Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness

DEA - Dielectric Analysis

Measurements:

Transition Temperatures Rate and Degree of Cure
Dielectric Properties
a) Permitivity
b) Loss Factor
Flow Characteristics via Ionic Conduction
Molecular Relaxation Studies
Simultaneously Scans up to 28 Frequencies

Mechanical Analyzer - Sintech Tensile Tester

Measurements:

Tensile Strength
Tensile Modulus
Tensile Elongation
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Flexural Elongation
Compression Yield Strength
Ultimate Compressive Strength
Short Beam Shear Strength
Lap Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness

Other Tests

Infrared Spectroscopy
Titration - End Group Analysis (Epoxy, Urethane, etc)
Brookfield Viscosity and Thixotropic Index
Brookfield Cone Plate Reometry
Gel Time
UV Analysis
UV Cure Analysis
Density
Percent Solids
Karl Fisher Water Titration
Gloss Measurements
Hardness
Thermal Cycling (-40°-200°C)
Temperature and Humidity Aging (5°-120°C, 5-100% RH)