Aluminum is reactive at a pH > 9 and pH < 4, so I can't use it strongly acidic/basic samples. The other common DSC materials are all metals that are fairly reactive as well. The ideal pan material would be Teflon, but there doesn't seem to be any teflon pans available. Anyone know what the typical procedure is for testing highly acidic / basic materials in the DSC?
Dear Dr. Drew Lilley
You can use ceramic sample pans, please see the attached file, page 2 table title: "Specialty Sample Pans and Covers".
Regards.
Dear Dr. Drew Lilley
You can use ceramic sample pans, please see the attached file, page 2 table title: "Specialty Sample Pans and Covers".
Regards.
I am not sure if lacquer (similar to can for acidic food) pan is available or not for the purpose and you can ask the manufacturer of the DSC.
For quick note: I do suggest put your sample immediately in the DSC pan and start the run ASAP say at 10C/min and check the peak. If the run ends quickly so the reactive time is less and you may get the results (although it is not the ideal). I am sure you can find the difference. Good luck.
Use Graphite Sample Pans and Covers. Instrument need fresh calibration while shifting from aluminium to graphite pans.
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