The Linkam DSC600 stage allows direct coupling with optical methods, whether visual or spectroscopic. Particularly promising are combinations with UV/VIS, infrared, and Raman spectroscopy, as well as several X-ray techniques. In this way, additional information can be obtained simultaneously with thermoanalytical investigations, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of the processes involved.
Investigating the Simultaneous Optical and Thermoanalytical Monitoring of the Dehydration of Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate using Linkam's DSC600
Scientists investigated the simultaneous optical and thermoanalytical monitoring of the dehydration of copper sulphate pentahydrate using Linkam's DSC600 which allows direct coupling with optical methods, whether visual or spectroscopic. Simultaneous coupling with infrared and X-ray methods provides valuable information that goes far beyond the thermoanalytical results.
Characterising the mechanical properties of synthetic spider silk using the Linkam Modular Force Stage (MFS)
Achieving precise temperature control in semiconductor and electronics research
Investigating the Effect of Temperature and Shear Flow on the Nucleation Rate of Spherulites in Isotactic Polypropylene using Linkam’s CSS450 Stage.
Characterising the Temperature-induced Evolution of the Shape and Texture of a Silicon Wafer.
Mechanical Characterisation: Understanding Materials Through Precise Tensile Testing
Studying a New Polymorph of Metacetamol using Linkam’s FTIR600
Replicating the texture of meat in plant-based alternatives using Linkam’s Modular Force Stage (MFS).
Investigating drug-polymer interactions using optical DSC
Researchers from the University of Hertfordshire’s School of Life and Medical Sciences collaborated with Linkam to provide an in-depth analysis into how the optical DSC450 and TASC can be used to characterise drug-polymer-excipient systems for pharmaceutical applications. Read the full case study here.
Using Raman Spectroscopy to Probe the Degradation of Perovskite Thin Film Photovoltaic Devices
Studying thermal dehydration of Lithium borohydrides via in situ Raman spectroscopy using Linkam’s CCR1000
Fragmentation Test Method for Adhesion Analysis of Coatings In Situ in a Microscope using Linkam’s Mechanical Testing System.
Researchers in Switzerland used Linkam’s mechanical testing system to study the mechanical integrity and adhesive properties of polymer coatings.
A Novel Thermal Microscopic Imaging Tool for Rapid Pre-Formulation Screening of Solid Dispersions
Studying Phase Transitions in Pharmaceuticals using Linkam’s DSC450 in combination with TASC.
Polymorphism in pharmaceutical solids has great implications on both the processing and the performance of solid pharmaceutical products. This app note details work from the School of Pharmacy at UCL using TASC with our DSC450 to characterise polymorphic transitions in the pharmaceutical active compound flufenamic acid .