The use of “Boersma” type differential scanning calorimeters in the measurement of exothermic transitions

Questions have been raised about the suitability of the “Boersma” type differential scanning calorimeter for the measurement of exothermic transitions such as the crystallization of a metallic glass. However, it is demonstrated that provided the mass of the sample is kept lower than a certain value,...

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Published in:Thermochimica acta 1982-01, Vol.57 (1), p.99-104
Main Authors: Dallek, S., Kabacoff, L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Questions have been raised about the suitability of the “Boersma” type differential scanning calorimeter for the measurement of exothermic transitions such as the crystallization of a metallic glass. However, it is demonstrated that provided the mass of the sample is kept lower than a certain value, which depends on the transition being studied (typically about 10–15 mg at a heating rate of 20 K min − for a metallic glass), errors due to differences between actual sample temperature and that recorded by the instrument are negligible.
ISSN:0040-6031
1872-762X
DOI:10.1016/0040-6031(82)87027-5