Discovery DSC™ Getting Started Guide
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Chapter 1:
Introducing the Discovery DSC™ 2500, DSC250, DSC25
Overview
The Discovery Differential Scanning Calorimeter determines the temperature and heat flow associated
with materials as a function of time and temperature. It also provides quantitative and qualitative data on
endothermic (heat absorption) and exothermic (heat production) processes of materials during physical
transitions that are caused by phase changes, melting, oxidation, and other kinetic and thermodynamic pro-
cesses. It can also be used to measure and quantify the heat capacity of a material. This information helps
the scientist or engineer identify processing and end-use performance.
Figure 1
Discovery DSC2500 shown.
Your controller is a computer that performs the following functions:
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Provides an interface between you and the analysis instruments.
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Enables you to set up experiments and enter necessary information.
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Stores experimental data.
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Runs instrument control and data analysis program (TRIOS software).
NOTE
: For technical reference information, theory of operation, and other information associated with the
DSC not found in this manual, see the online help associated with the instrument control software.
