Principles of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry RSC [Paperback]

The use of thermal and calorimetric methods has shown rapid growth over the last two decades, in an increasingly wide range of applications. In addition, a number of powerful new techniques have been developed. This book supplies a concise and readable account of the principles, experimental apparatus and practical procedures used in thermal analysis and calorimetric methods of analysis. Brief accounts of the basic theory are reinforced with detailed applications of the methods and contemporary developments. Also included is information on standard test methods and manufacturers. Written by acknowledged experts, Principles of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry is up-to-date, wide-ranging and practical. It will be an important source of information for many levels of readership in a variety of areas, from students and lecturers through to industrial and laboratory staff and consultants. ... should certainly be recommended reading for all students who are concerned with analytical chemistry at degree level.

Nomenclature; Thermogravimetric Analysis; Dynamic Vapour Sorption; DTA and DSC; Temperature-Modulated DSC; Isothermal Microcalorimetry; Isothermal Reaction Calorimetry and Adiabatic Calorimetry; TMA and DMA; Dielectric Spectroscopy; Micro-TA; Hot-stage Microscopy; Simultaneous Techniques; Sample-controlled Thermal Analysis.

This book is up-to-date, wide-ranging and practical and will be an important source of information for many levels of readership in a variety of areas. ... a first-class book.