Monday, December 3, 2012

DSC procedure

DSC

Step 1:

Similar to the weighing procedure carried out in your school laboratory, place the pan and 'zero' or tare the electronic weight balance. This equipment is ultra sensitive and uses a pan of 3mm in diameter.





 Step 2: 

Measure and weigh the sample mass




Step 3: 
We proceed to investigate on the physical property.

Encase the sample powder in the Aluminium dish to form a pellet. Press HARD! 




Removing.....



Step 4: 

After turning on the nitrogen tank and calibrating the DSC, carefully remove the 3 different lids of the DSC machine!




Step 5: 

After placing the sample, put back the lids!!!




Step 6: Data is recorded and some characteristics are observed.




Extras: Using charts from TA instruments to observe characteristics and thermal behaviours.




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