Differential scanning calorimetry : an introduction for practitioners / G.W.H. Höhne, W. Hemminger, H.-J. Flammersheim.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Höhne, G. (Günther)

Contributor:

Hemminger, W., 1941-

Flammersheim, H.-J., 1942-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Calorimetry.

Physical Description:

xii, 222 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : Springer, [1996]

Summary:

The urgent need for a clear and practice-oriented guide to differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is resolved by this book. The authors provide the newcomer and the experienced practitioner with a comprehensive insight into all important DSC methods, including a sound presentation of the theoretical basis of DSC calorimeters. Emphasis is layed on instrumentation, the underlying measurement principles, metrologically correct calibrations, factors influencing the measurement process, and on the exact interpretation of the results. The information given enables the research scientist, the analyst and experienced laboratory staff to apply DSC methods successfully and to measure correctly thermodynamic values.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [211]-216) and index.

ISBN:

3540590129

OCLC:

33047531