New Products: TA Instruments introduces thermomechanical analyzer

NEW CASTLE, Del.—TA insturments has unveiled a new thermomechanical analyzer which precisely measures dimensional changes of materials from -150°C to 1000°C.

Discovery TMA 450 is outfitted with a wide range of fixtures and options. The firm said it handles sample configurations for testing in expansion, compression, flexure and tension modes, extending and empowering scientists and engineers with even more valuable information about the mechanical behavior of materials.

TA added that the Discovery TMA 450 provides information about the material's coefficient of linear thermal expansion, shrinkage, softening and glass transition temperatures.

In a separate move, the firm also introduced a Rheo-Raman accessory for the Discovery Hybrid Rheometer product line. TA said the accessory combines a Raman spectrometer with the DHR to enable simultaneous collection of rheology and Raman spectroscopy data. This combination allows for direct correlation between flow characteristics and the unique spectroscopic fingerprints of each material including information about its chemical and morphological structure.

For more information, visit tainstruments.com.

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