Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), 2 cr

Tampere University

Description
Completion options

Teaching periods

Course code

KEM.355

Language of instruction

English, Finnish

Academic years

2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027

Level of study

Advanced studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Terttu Hukka

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %

Coordinating organisation

Environmental Engineering and Chemistry Studies 100 %

Common learning outcomes

Interaction and communication skills

Information technology and digital skills

Sustainable development goals

Goal 4: Quality Education

Core content

Instrumentational features of DSC and TGA, working principles, and safety issues behind the methods and measuring techniques.
Basic training with the devices and the software.
Interpretation of the dynamic and isothermal curves.
Applications.

Complementary knowledge

Kinetics software, UV-DSC, modulated DSC, TOPEM

Special knowledge

Lectures also cover the principles of calibration of DSC.

Learning outcomes

Compulsory prerequisites

Recommended prerequisites

Further information

Learning material

Equivalences

Studies that include this course

Completion option 1

The estimated total work load for the student is ca. 50 h, of which ca. 8 h is needed for the compulsory preparative exercises before the laboratory work, ca. 4 h for one laboratory session, and 3 h to the exam.

Completion of all options is required.

Participation in teaching

Laboratory work (English)

21.10.2024 – 08.12.2024

Exam

No scheduled teaching