Differential Scanning Calorimetry
DSC 300 Caliris® Classic

Smart and easy-to-use quality control system

Robust instrument with an attractive price-performance ratio

Easy to use, robust, accurate, optimized for everyday use - these are the features of the innovative DSC 300 Caliris®Classic. The unique design of this instrument encompasses everything needed for successful DSC investigations - whether the user is a beginner or an experienced professional. Above all, it is the innovative software that sets new standards: the already established AutoEvaluation and Identify now meet the next generation of LabV® data management, which keeps track of the collected data and organizes it for a smooth lab workflow.

DSC 300 Caliris®Classic offers:
Automated measurement and evaluation, facilitating routine

Compact laboratory instrument

For a premium-looking lab, the compact design of the DSC 300 Caliris®Classic with cooling accessories such as the intracooler makes it an excellent choice. It is perfect for line testing and can be easily set up in a production environment for QA/QC purposes.

Touch screen for improved productivity and workflow

In addition to the conventional display, the Caliris®Classic DSC 300 Caliris®Classic also offers an optional integrated touchscreen display that provides detailed instrument and measurement information.

Once a measurement has been prepared using the Proteus®® software, it can be started directly from the touch screen. When a measurement is in progress, the touch display provides up-to-the-minute measurement information without having to access the computer.

Excellent performance even in less-than-perfect environments

The monolithic DSC monolithic sensor is stable in harsh environments and provides optimal resolution. The sensor disks and thermocouple wires are laser welded for high sensitivity and robustness. This is also emphasized by the fact that the sensor can be cleaned with a fiberglass brush. In the event of unwanted contamination of the cell or sensor, the temperature range of up to 600°C allows easy cleaning by baking out contaminants. In addition, cleverly designed connectors allow quick and easy installation of different cooling systems.

Method

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) / Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA)

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is the most commonly used thermoanalytical method to determine the endothermic transition of a sample or a reaction is endothermic if heat is required for conversion.It measures the difference between the heat flow rate in a sample and that in a reference as a function of temperature/time.

DSC is widely used in various fields such as polymer science, pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics, organic and inorganic products. It provides essential information about material properties such as melting points, crystallization, crystallization temperatures, phase transitions and purity.

Ideal for quality assurance, routine tasks and education!

Knowing the behavior of a material under varying temperature conditions and different atmospheres is of fundamental importance for many application areas. DSC 300 Caliris® supports material identification, process optimization, quality control, phase diagrams, kinetic analysis and compatibility.

This NETZSCH DSC instrument stands out due to its robustness and attractive price-performance ratio as well as its compactness and user-friendly features, making it the ideal choice for quality assurance of polymers, food, cosmetics and other organic materials. It is best suited for routine measurements in the range -170°C to 600°C, for industry and contract testing laboratories.

Applications

The DSC 300 Caliris® Classic can be equipped with various accessories and extensions to optimally adapt the system to your requirements.

Various cooling systems can be applied to cool the furnace, either up to room temperature using compressed air or down to -170°C using liquid nitrogen cooling. Cost-effective internal coolers provide an alternative to liquid nitrogen cooling and make it possible to measure between -40 and 600°C (IC40) or -70°C and 600°C (IC70).

For investigating oxidative stability (e.g. oxidative induction time (OIT) and oxidative onset temperature (OOT)) Oxidative induction time (isothermal OIT) is a relative measure of the resistance of a (stabilized) material to oxidative decomposition. Oxidative induction temperature (dynamic OIT) or oxidative onset temperature (OOT) is a relative measure of the resistance of a (stabilized) material to oxidative decomposition. oxidative induction time, oxidative induction time (OIT) and oxidative onset temperature (OOT)Oxidative induction time (isothermal OIT) is a relative measure of the resistance of a (stabilized) material to oxidative decomposition. Oxidative induction temperature (dynamic OIT) or oxidative onset temperature (OOT) is a relative measure of the resistance of a (stabilized) material to oxidative decomposition.OIT), a software-controlled MFC gas flow control system for three gases is recommended.

A wide range of crucibles/panels (aluminum, copper, copper, silver, platinum, stainless steel for pressure applications, etc.) is available for almost all possible applications and materials. For all cold weldable aluminum vessels and medium-pressure stainless steel crucibles, interchangeable sealing press tool sets are available.

A photocalorimeter or UV-DSC is the right tool to study curing (cross-linking reactions)Literally translated, the term "cross-linking" means "interconnecting". In the chemical context, it is used for reactions in which molecules are linked together by introducing covalent bonds and forming three-dimensional networks. curing reactions initiated by irradiation (UV or light). On the Caliris® DSC 300 with optional UV accessory, the light guides are permanently installed in the automatically moving oven lid, making the DSC immediately ready for UV measurements.  

For high throughput and routine applications, an automatic sample changer (ASC) for up to 20 samples and references is available. The clamping device securely removes the crucible from the magazine and easily places it in position on the sensor. The reference crucible can also be changed whenever the application requires.

Technical Data

Heating/Cooling rate

0.001 K/min to 100 K/min

Enthalpy precision:
± 0.1% for indium

Specific heat determination: Optional

Temperature modulation: Optional

Gas atmospheres:
Inert, oxidizing, static and dynamic operation

Automatic Sample Changer (ASC):
Up to 20 samples and references, optional

 

Cooling device options:
Compressed air cooling (RT to 600°C)
IC40 (-40 °C to 600°C)
IC70 (-70°C to 600°C)
LN₂ (-170°C to 600°C)

Indium Response Ratio:
> 100 mW/K
(Mean value, related to indium as standard material under measurement conditions typically used for polymer investigation)

Heating/Cooling rate:
0.001 K/min to 100 K/min
(Maximum rate depends on temperature)