MSE Labs and available Equipment
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is an excellent tool to study
hydrates. Not only can water of hydration be quantified, but
dehydration kinetics can be ascertained. An example is presented
for a hemi-hydrate of a crystalline organic compound. Both scanning
and isothermal TGA thermograms reveal that water leaves the
crystal lattice sequentially over the range just above room
temperature to about 120C.
Contact Information:
Phil Anderson
(520) 322-2308
pla@u.arizona.edu
4715 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85712
