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Cincinnati Testing Laboratories is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited for testing thermal properties
CTL has extensive experience using TA instruments to cover a wide range of ASTM and other standard methods along with methodologies and tools to conduct physical property testing.
DSC Equipment: TA Instruments Q2000
Features TA’s Advanced TZero® technology and temperature modulation capability. Temperature Range: -90°C to 550°C Test Standards:
- ASTM E1356 – Glass Transition by DSC
- ASTM E2602 – Glass Transition by Modulated DSC
- ASTM E1269 – Specific Heat Capacity by DSC
- ASTM E2716 – Specific Heat Capacity by Modulated DSC
- ASTM D3418 – Glass Transition and Enthalpies of Fusion and Crystallization
- SACMA SRM 25R-94 – Onset Temperature and Peak Temperature
DMA Equipment: TA Instruments Q850 & Q800
Multiple loading configurations are available, including; three-point bend, single cantilever, and dual cantilever. Temperature Range: 23°C to 600°C Test Standards:
- ASTM D7028 – Glass Transition Temperature by DMA
- ASTM E1640 – Glass Transition Temperature by DMA
- SACMA SRM 18R-94 – Glass Transition Temperature by DMA
- ASTM D4065 – Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Plastics
- ASTM D5418 – Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Plastics In Flexure
- EN 6032 – Determination of Glass Transition Temperatures
TMA Equipment: TA Instruments Q400EM
Multiple loading configurations are available, including; expansion, penetration, compression, tension, and flexural. The Q400EM also features dynamic loading and temperature modulation capabilities. Temperature Range: -150°C to 1,000°C Test Standards:
- ASTM E1545: Glass Transition by TMA
- ASTM E831: Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid Materials by TMA
- ASTM E2347: Indentation Softening Temperature
- ASTM E2092: Distortion Temperature in Three-Point Bending by TMA
- GE E50TF36-S1: Glass Transition of Composites by TMA
- Bell 299-947-299 D, Method 509.2: Glass Transition by Microflexure TMA
CTE Equipment: TA Instruments DIL 803
Horizontal style dilatometer ensures uniform temperature profile. Dual-specimen capability improves program delivery schedules Temperature Range: -160°C to 700 1350°C
- ASTM E228: Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid Materials With a Push-Rod Dilatometer
Thermal Diffusivity Equipment: TA Instruments DXF-200 / EM-200
Xenon flash method accurately measures diffusivity of a wide range of materials. Dual-specimen capability improves program delivery schedules. Temperature Range: -150° to 200°C Test Standard:
- ASTM E1461: Thermal Diffusivity by the Flash Method
Physical Property Testing
- Density
- Fiber Volume (Acid digestion or burn-off methods)
- Hardness
- Un-cured/prepreg (gel time resin flow)
- Dynamic Modulus
- Poisson's Ratio